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Review
. 2022 Mar;12(3):485-499.
doi: 10.1007/s13346-021-00960-3. Epub 2021 Mar 18.

Nanotechnology-based approaches applied to nutraceuticals

Akanksha R Singh  1 , Prasanna Kumar Desu  2 , Ramya Krishna Nakkala  3 , Vanitha Kondi  4 , Sushma Devi  5 , Mohammad Sarwar Alam  6 , Hinna Hamid  6 , Rajani B Athawale  1 , Prashant Kesharwani  7
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Review

Nanotechnology-based approaches applied to nutraceuticals

Akanksha R Singh et al. Drug Deliv Transl Res. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Nutraceuticals and food industries are opening to a tremendously upcoming technology in the field of "Nano science". A new prospect has been defined by nanotechnology by conferring modified properties of nanomaterials and its application in the development of nanoformulations, nutritional supplements and food industry. Nanomaterials reveal exclusive properties because of their small size and high surface/volume ratio; thus, they have a complete application in nutraceuticals and food sector. In the existent review article, we obligate to present a comprehensive outline of the application of nanomaterials in development of advanced nano-based nutraceuticals with enhanced bioavailability, solubility, improved encapsulation efficiency, increased stability, sustained and targeted drug delivery, protection against degradation and microbial contamination and with improved pharmacological activity. It also highlights the importance of nanomaterials as nanosensors/nano-bio sensors for encapsulating peptides, antibodies, enzymes, etc. and in the food packaging industry and its future application. Thus, the review aims to focus on the benefits and new dimensions provided by nanomaterials and nanotechnology in health sectors by improving treatment strategies and quality of life.

Keywords: Food industries; Nanomaterials; Nanosensor; Nanotechnology; Nutraceuticals; Solubility enhancement.

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