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Safety & Science of Concentrates: Lipids, Health Risks & The BHO Debate

Released
June 25, 2014
Runtime
1:57:54
Views
1,604 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026
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Liner notes

Adam & Mitch are joined again by organic chemist Jim Freire (http://www.appliedsynergybotanicals.com), and look even MORE in depth into the chemistry of BHO, and its potential risks. They're joined by John Pitre, an extract artist who had reclaim with remnants of solvents discovered in his throat during an endoscopy. Then, Jeremy Norrie of Secret Cup (http://www.thesecretcup.com/) and Chalice (http://www.chalicecalifornia.com/) engages in a moderated discussion with Jim on BHO and health. Approximate timeline: 0:00-06:00 - Intro 06:00-17:00 - News Rundown 17:00-30:00 - Recap of Episode 33's discussion on BHO 30:00-50:00 - Concerns about lipids & lipoid pneumonia with Jim Freire 50:00-63:00 - John Pitre on the health consequences he's experienced from BHO 1:03:00-1:11:00 - Featured Music: "BHO Skit" & "Royal Oil" by Hash Money (http://hashmoneymusic.net) 1:11:00-1:25:00 - Listener Follow-up Questions for Jim Freire 1:25:00-1:55:00 - Moderated Debate 1:55:00-2:00:00 - Wrap up Presented by: Way To Grow (http://www.waytogrow.net/) Incredibles (http://incrediblescolorado.com/) Build-A-Soil (http://www.buildasoil.com/) Boulder Wellness (http://www.boulderwc.com/) "Recorded in June 2014, this episode is a critical 'Safety Audit' for the extraction industry. Adam Dunn and Mitch Shenassa continue their deep dive with organic chemist Jim Freire to investigate the long-term health implications of BHO (Butane Hash Oil). Key Technical Segments: Lipoid Pneumonia & Pulmonary Risks: Jim Freire explains the science of lipids in concentrates and the potential for respiratory issues-a conversation years ahead of its time. The John Pitre Case Study: A first-hand account from extract artist John Pitre regarding his personal health experiences and the findings of his endoscopy. The Great Debate: A moderated discussion between Jim Freire and Jeremy Norrie (Secret Cup/Chalice) regarding the balance between 'Harm Reduction' and the future of solvent-based extraction. Consumer Safety vs. Regulation: Adam and Mitch discuss the importance of the industry setting its own safety standards before government oversight forces a 'shutdown.' This archive is essential for laboratory directors, medical patients, and industry stakeholders focused on clean-room standards and consumer protection. #DunnDeal #ExtractionSafety #JimFreire #SecretCup #BHO #CannabisChemistry

Chapters

  1. [00:00] 06:00 - Intro
  2. [06:00] 17:00 - News Rundown
  3. [17:00] 30:00 - Recap of Episode 33's discussion on BHO
  4. [30:00] 50:00 - Concerns about lipids & lipoid pneumonia with Jim Freire
  5. [50:00] 63:00 - John Pitre on the health consequences he's experienced from BHO
  6. [1:03:00] 1:11:00 - Featured Music: "BHO Skit" & "Royal Oil" by Hash Money (http://hashmoneymusic.net)
  7. [1:11:00] 1:25:00 - Listener Follow-up Questions for Jim Freire
  8. [1:25:00] 1:55:00 - Moderated Debate
  9. [1:55:00] 2:00:00 - Wrap up