Flexible zein nanoparticles (FZP) can encapsulate and transport cannabidiol (CBD) to the small intestine for improved absorption, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
With 9% growth predicted from 2021 to 2026 and the surging consumer interest in non-pill delivery formats, postbiotics could be primed to rival probiotics in a few years, according to ADM’s Vaughn DuBow.
Aiming to enhance collagen stability in food and beverage, a new study conducted by Lonza has found that its UC-II undenatured type II collagen for joint health is viable in various product applications.
The new excipient, which is branded Pearlitol ProTec, provides a solution for moisture sensitive active ingredients like probiotics, according to Roquette.
Pill fatigue and demand for convenience fuels innovation in alternative delivery formats, but efficacy and cost are significant hurdles, according to a Vitafoods Insights’ market innovations report.
The founder of the first company to deliver vitamin D in oral spray form tells NutraIngredients about alternative formats, rigorous testing, and finding your purpose as a business.
Despite a range of new and unique dosage forms entering the market, capsules are still the preferred format for global consumers, with innovative new capsule technologies giving brands the opportunity to stand out in a crowded marketplace, says Lonza.
Endurance athletes can tolerate as much as 120 grams (g) of carbohydrate per hour with no gastrointestinal distress via delivery systems such as liquid, gels, and jelly chew forms, a new study finds.
For many, vitamins are tough pills to swallow–quite literally. Dysphagia affects about 13% of the population, with that number increasing with age. But it’s not always the swallow factor, for some it’s simply about convenience.
As the number of omega-3 sources in the market increases, including fish, krill, squid, algae, and plant, suppliers are increasingly using the omega-3 form to differentiate their products. But where does the science currently stand, which questions remain,...