Category: Drug delivery systems

Overcoming the poor absorption of beneficial plant compounds is a key challenge in supplement science. The most prominent example of a phytosome is curcumin phytosome, which dramatically enhances the bioavailability of curcumin, the active component of turmeric, allowing the body to utilize its health benefits much more effectively than standard turmeric extract.

According to one survey of American adults, nearly 20% complained of bad-tasting medication, a leading cause of patient non-compliance, particularly among children and the elderly. For nutrition to be effective, patients must adhere to prescribed treatments, making it critical to understand how bitter taste of the drug can be avoided by forming advanced formulations. This process, known as taste masking, relies on innovative pharmaceutical science to make medicine palatable and ensure a full course of treatment is completed.