Lexaria to Present and Meet with Investors One-on-One at the 33rd Annual Virtual ROTH Conference on March 15-17, 2021

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Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW) has expanded its hypertension R&D program, now including three human clinical studies and two animal studies to assess the effectiveness of DehydraTECH-processed CBD. CEO Chris Bunka will present at the 33rd Annual Virtual ROTH Conference from March 15-17, 2021, discussing the innovative DehydraTECH drug delivery technology that enhances bio-absorption of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The conference will host numerous companies and attract over 5,000 attendees, presenting a unique opportunity for investors.

Lexaria recently expanded its hypertension R&D program evaluating effectiveness of DehydraTECH-processed CBD to three human clinical studies and two animal studies

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2021 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW)(CSE:LXX) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced that CEO Chris Bunka is presenting and will be available to meet with investors and analysts on a one-on-one basis at the 33^rd Annual Virtual ROTH Conference to be held on March 15-17, 2021.

Mr. Bunka will provide an overview of the Company, including its DehydraTECH™ drug delivery technology that improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients enter the bloodstream. He will also discuss R&D programs that have been commenced to evaluate delivery effectiveness of DehydraTECH-processed cannabidiol (CBD) for hypertension, antiviral applications for SARS diseases and other infectious diseases, as well as other strategic initiatives. His presentation can be viewed by clicking on this link.

The conference will feature presentations from public and private companies across a variety of industry sectors. During previous events, ROTH has hosted close to 550 participating companies and attracted more than 5,000 attendees, including institutional investors, analysts, family offices and high-net-worth investors.

To learn more and submit a registration request, please visit https://ibn.fm/ROTH2021Registration.

About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
Lexaria Bioscience Corp.'s proprietary drug delivery technology, DehydraTECH™, improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream by promoting healthier oral ingestion methods and increasing the effectiveness of fat-soluble active molecules, thereby lowering overall dosing. The Company's technology can be applied to many different ingestible product formats, including foods, beverages, oral suspensions, tablets, and capsules. DehydraTECH has repeatedly demonstrated since 2016 with cannabinoids and nicotine the ability to increase bio-absorption by up to 5-10x, reduce time of onset from 1 - 2 hours to minutes, and mask unwanted tastes; and is planned to be further evaluated for orally administered bioactive molecules, including anti-virals, cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and nicotine. Lexaria has licensed DehydraTECH to multiple companies including a world-leading tobacco producer for the development of smokeless, oral-based nicotine products and for use in industries that produce cannabinoid beverages, edibles, and oral products. Lexaria operates a licensed in-house research laboratory and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with 18 patents granted and approximately 60 patents pending worldwide. For more information, please visit www.lexariabioscience.com.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Statements as such term is defined under applicable securities laws. These statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements by the company relating the Company's ability to carry out research initiatives, receive regulatory approvals or grants or experience positive effects or results from any research or study. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that the Company will actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements. As such, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation and regulatory approvals, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, scientific discovery, the patent application and approval process, potential adverse effects arising from the testing or use of products utilizing the DehydraTECH technology, the Company's ability to maintain existing collaborations and realize the benefits thereof, delays or cancellations of planned R&D that could occur related to pandemics, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements and periodic filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR. There is no assurance that any of Lexaria's postulated uses, benefits, or advantages for the patented and patent-pending technology will in fact be realized in any manner or in any part. No statement herein has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lexaria-associated products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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INVESTOR CONTACT:
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Phone: 866-221-3341

SOURCE: Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

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FAQ

What is Lexaria's recent expansion in R&D regarding hypertension?

Lexaria has expanded its R&D program for hypertension, adding three human clinical studies and two animal studies to evaluate the effectiveness of DehydraTECH-processed CBD.

When will Lexaria present at the ROTH Conference?

Lexaria will present at the 33rd Annual Virtual ROTH Conference from March 15-17, 2021.

What technology will Lexaria discuss at the ROTH Conference?

Lexaria will discuss its DehydraTECH drug delivery technology, which enhances the bio-absorption of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

How many companies participate in the ROTH Conference?

The ROTH Conference typically features presentations from close to 550 participating companies.

What is the significance of the DehydraTECH technology?

DehydraTECH technology improves the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, increasing bio-absorption by up to 5-10 times and reducing onset times.