Carriers for Nutraceuticals

Carriers for Nutraceuticals

Nutraceutical carriers stand out as essential facilitators, enhancing the efficient delivery of active ingredients to achieve optimal results. These carriers have become fundamental pillars in formulating cutting-edge nutraceutical products. More than mere carriers, nutraceutical carriers are responsible for efficacy, guiding nutrients precisely and efficiently to their destination.

What are Nutraceutical Carriers?

Nutraceutical carriers are substances designed to transport, protect, and enhance the bioavailability of active ingredients in nutraceutical products. They function as specialized vehicles ensuring that nutrients effectively reach their target within the body, thereby maximizing their benefits. 

Key Properties/Advantages

Optimization of Bioavailability: Carriers improve the absorption of active ingredients, ensuring that a greater amount of nutrients is utilized by the body. 

Protection of Sensitive Ingredients: They act as protective shields, preserving the integrity of ingredients sensitive to external factors such as light, oxygen, and moisture.

Enhancement of Stability: Carriers contribute to the stability of nutraceutical formulations, preventing degradation and ensuring efficacy over time. 

Solubility Facilitators: They help solubilize ingredients that naturally have difficulties mixing with other components, thereby expanding formulation possibilities. 

Customization of Delivery: Carriers allow for customized nutrient delivery, adapting to specific product and consumer needs. 

Compatibility with Various Formats: They are compatible with a variety of formats, from capsules and tablets to powders and liquids, facilitating integration into different types of products. 

Versatility in Applications: Their versatility extends to various applications, from nutritional supplements to skincare and health products. 

Common Uses

Nutraceutical Supplements: Integrated into supplements to enhance the delivery and absorption of essential nutrients.

Digestive Health Products: Used in formulations aimed at gastrointestinal health to ensure the effective delivery of probiotics and other ingredients. 

Anti-Aging Formulations: Applied in anti-aging products requiring precise delivery of antioxidants and other rejuvenating compounds. 

Skincare Products: Included in formulations for skincare, transporting actives such as collagen, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. 

Functional Beverages: Used in nutraceutical beverages to ensure the efficacy of active ingredients even in a liquid medium. 

Benefits of Nutraceutical Carriers

Enhancement of Efficacy: They improve the efficacy of active ingredients by ensuring optimal delivery and absorption.

Product Longevity: They contribute to formulation stability, ensuring products maintain their potency over time. 

Adaptability to Various Formats: Their versatility allows for the creation of products in diverse formats, catering to consumer preferences. 

Synergy with Other Ingredients: They facilitate the harmonious combination of various ingredients, maximizing synergy and health benefits. 

Formulation Innovation: Their use enables innovation in nutraceutical product formulation, offering advanced and personalized solutions. 

Our Nutraceutical Carriers

Glucidex® Glucose Syrups (food grade, FCC, EP/USP) 

Maltodextrins (food grade, FCC, EP/USP) 

Osa-sturch E-1450 (food grade, E-1450, FCC) 

Trehalose (food grade, EP/USP) 

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