Curcumin is a well-known phenolic compound obtained from Curcuma Longa L. It is used popularly as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antithrombotic, anticancer as well as immune-modulator. In the last couple of years, few…

Plant-based functional ingredients behave differently than manufacturers of nutraceuticals and cosmetic products would like. Innovative processes such as double microencapsulation can help them to overcome bioavailability and solubility…

Among the currently trending functional ingredients, interest in natural sources such as turmeric and its polyphenol, curcumin, has been increasing for years. The spice is not only in demand in the culinary world, but has also found great…

Active plant constituents obtained from edible sources have manifested their pharmacological potential as a therapy against several diseases. But the lack of their desired physicochemical properties such as solubility, permeability…

In the last few decades, solid dispersion (SD) technology had been studied as an approach to produce an amorphous carrier to enhance the solubility, dissolution rate, and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. The use of suitable…

It is widely recognized that many Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are bitter, some extremely so. But bitterness is not the only challenge in creating palatable, patient-accepted drug products. If not bitter, what are other common…

It is widely recognized that many Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are bitter, some extremely so. But bitterness is not the only challenge in creating palatable, patient-accepted drug products. If not bitter, what are other common…