Gender-Specific Functional Foods and Supplements
Do gender-specific functional foods and supplements address real needs, i.e., actual gender differences regarding what should be consumed? Or are they just a marketing ploy to sell more…
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The Formal Introduction of Gelatin Capsules in America
From the proceedings of the American Pharmaceutical Association annual meeting, August 1896Held in Montreal, Canada The Formal Introduction of Gelatin Capsules in America Capsules received a…
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Personalization of Vitamins and Supplements
There are a number of consumer trends that had already begun prior to 2020 that were accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These include the desire for the instant gratification that same- and…
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Top Ingredients for Sports Nutrition
The global pandemic had a severe impact on the sports nutrition market. However, after experiencing a 33.5% pandemic-related decline from 2019 to 2020, demand has come roaring back! According…
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The Impact of Capsule Quality on Your Manufacturing Operation’s Profitability
How much does capsule quality impact the profitability of your capsule manufacturing operation? Quite a bit more than you might realize! Whether you’re using gelatin or HPMC capsules, if you…
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Importance of Choosing the Correct Capsule Colors
There’s a reason why both gelatin and HPMC two-piece capsules are available in a very wide range of colors: Color selection can have a surprisingly significant impact on the success of your…
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Why liquid filling technology is the best choice for your CBD product
In the last decade, cannabis has gained ground in the field of self-care products worldwide, which has facilitated its commercialization. This has generated a boom of derivative products,…
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The best format for your fast-acting pain reliever
Analgesics (pain reliever) are one of the most widely consumed drugs in the world. Even before the pandemic, the number of people who consumed them on a regular basis reached 30 million 1…
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“Vegan” collagen: opportunities in the vegan and vegetarian markets
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, as it makes up the tissues. Its function is to aid in the binding and firming of connective tissues such as muscles, tendons, bones and…
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Capsule Finishes and Other Personalization Options
With so many brands to choose from, you need to give consumers reasons to choose your brand. But it doesn’t do you any good to build excellent brand awareness and a stellar reputation unless…
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Titanium Dioxide: Why Your Capsules Should Be Free of This Additive?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has now classified titanium dioxide (TiO2) as an unsafe food additive. As a result, TiO2 is being banned in Europe in products meant for human…
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PET-CAPS Flavored Capsules: The Ideal Capsules for Pets
Pet owners and veterinarians all agree: Getting cats and dogs to take medications can be a real challenge. This is also a major problem for makers of pet medications and supplements. After…
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Natural Colorants: Making Your HPMC Capsules Even More “Natural”
Imagine you’re at a sporting event and the cheerleaders are leading your customers in a cheer. Except instead of shouting about the game, they’re shouting about vitamins and nutraceuticals!…
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LFHC technology as a solution to the global shortage of pharmaceutical raw materials
The pharmaceutical industry, like many others, has been facing shortages of raw materials and medical components since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Although some sectors have…
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Rise of tranquilizers and sleep medications post-pandemic
Due to the Covid-19 health crisis, levels of anxiety, insomnia, depression and other mental health-related disorders have increased by as much as 25% worldwide, according to a WHO report. As a…
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Post-pandemic trends in natural products
Thanks to modern fast-paced lifestyles and an increasingly aging population, nutritional deficiencies and health problems are becoming more and more common. This, coupled with the impact…
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