Archives for February 20, 2020

Innovations in delivery systems

Liposomes, micelles, phytosomes all compete to boost bioavailability of hard to absorb compounds

Interest continues in enhanced delivery systems that can make hard to absorb ingredients more readily available. Various forms of liposomal and emulsification approaches have been taken.

Helping end users understand delivery system innovation key facet of its effectiveness

Fancy delivery modes that don’t connect well with consumers don’t do much to move the public health needle. Simple, easy to understand improvements might provide more bang for the buck, experts say.

Innovations in delivery systems

George Kokkinis on delivery systems: Challenges, efficacy, and the latest technology

George Kokkinis, co-founder and managing director at Pharmako Biotechnologies, sat down with NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego. They discussed some of the innovative technologies that Kokkinis developed.

New supplement laws proposed to boost innovation and sector growth

The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) has created a manifesto and regulatory proposal detailing significant legislative changes needed in order for the food supplements sector to reach its full potential to aid in...

Evidence for weight loss herbal supplements branded 'insufficient'

A global review of herbal supplements for weight loss has concluded that although statistical differences have been observed there is 'insufficient evidence' to recommend any current herbal weight loss treatments.

DuPont carries on microbiome momentum with metabolic disease collaboration

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences are to enter another microbiome-related collaboration, this time with MRM Health, in a biotherapeutic-themed pact that looks to address a number of metabolic conditions.