Dual Coating

To address both the problems of hydrophobicity and crystallinity in natural ingredients, the OPTISOLV® Technology features a double coating.

Ingredient

Plant compount, e.g. Curcumin, Boswellia, Berberine or Passiflora

First Coating

Made out of ring-shaped starch (cyclodextrins), which can encapsulate hydrophobic molecules, making them more hydrophilic.

Second Coating

Consisting of sunflower lecithin and starch, stabilizing the complex in a low-crystallinity state for maximum release and solubility.

Problem

The Low Solubility of Ingredients

Most naturally occurring plant compounds, as well as a big part of nutraceutically used ingredients, are hydrophobic in nature, meaning they do not dissolve well in water.

In addition to hydrophobicity, they also have a very strong crystalline structure, which makes it even more difficult for water molecules to solvate the ingredients.

The result is slow release in the intestinal tract, resulting in low absorption.

CURCUMIN

BERBERINE

PASSIFLORA

BOSWELLIA

Solution

The Dual Coating

By combining the cyclodextrin inner layer with a stabilizing outer coating, the active ingredients can dissolve freely during the digestion process, ensuring rapid and enhanced absorption.

This ensures maximum effect and quick onset of action, while utilizing only naturally derived ingredients based on starch and sunflower lipids.

Case Study

Native Curcumin Extract 95% (left)

Due to the strong crystalline grid and the hydrophobic structure, native curcumin is completely insoluble.

Curcumin with OPTISOLV® ​(right)

By applying a dual coating, the water solubility and release of curcumin can be significantly enhanced.