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Energy

In the case of sustained energy, converting fatty acids into ATP (adenosine triphosphate) can provide a more long lasting source of energy.

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Learn why compounding pharmacies are adopting in-house liquid-filled hard capsule solutions to support personalized medicine, improve stability, and enhance patient safety.

Raising the Bar in the Organic Supplements Market with Capsugel® Organicaps™ Pullulan Capsules - Guide

As organic demand goes mainstream, brands have an opportunity to stand out in the nutraceutical market with Capsugel® Organicaps™ capsules.

DPI Capsules FAQ

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Learn how liquid-filled hard capsules are manufactured and compare fusion sealing, LEMS®, and banding for stability, leak prevention, and formulation protection.

Healthy Aging

Elderly people have a lower energy demand and eating habits change with age.

Protecting the integrity of APIs under harsh conditions

Infant Nutrition

Breast milk contains L-Carnitine, which is required for the transport of long-chain fatty acids and other organic acids across mitochondrial membranes.

Press-Fit® Capsules FAQ

Male Fertility

L-Carnitine may play an important role in male reproductive health, mainly due to increased mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, which results in improved motility of epididymal sperm.

Vcaps® Capsules FAQ

Vcaps® Plus Capsules FAQ

Sports Exercise and Recovery

Carnipure® L-Carnitine plays an important role in facilitating the recovery process in response to physical activity.

Pregnancy

There is increasing evidence that L-Carnitine may play an important role during pregnancy, particularly in women following a meat-reduced or vegetarian diet for which daily L-Carnitine intake may be too low to meet the increased needs during pregnancy.

Capsugel® Enprotect® ‘FAQ’ Article Series: Targeting the Colon

The lower GI tract plays an important role in how well drugs are absorbed and utilized by the body. But delivering sensitive APIs to this region—especially those vulnerable to acidic environments.

Weight Management

In the case of weight management, decreasing fat mass while preserving muscle mass is the ultimate goal.

Capsugel® Enprotect® ‘FAQ’ Article Series: Different Applications

Enteric capsules have many applications. Their principal purpose is to prevent the release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the stomach and to avoid them being exposed to gastric acid.

Capsugel® Enprotect® ‘FAQ’ Article Series: Enteric Coating

The lower gastrointestinal tract is critical for enhancing bioavailability and drug absorption, directly influencing therapeutic efficacy.

Capsugel® Enprotect® ‘FAQ’ Article Series: pH-Based Dissolution

Unlocking the full potential of many therapies hinges on effective absorption in the lower GI tract. Yet, delivering fragile APIs to the right location is no small feat.

Enprotect ‘FAQ’ Article Series: Time in the Intestine

The lower gastro-intestinal tract plays an important role in optimizing bio-availability and drug absorption – and therefore the effectiveness of many therapies. But delivering sensitive APIs to the right location is a challenge. In a series of ‘real world’ questions, we explore the options and solutions when it comes to the targeted delivery of acid-sensitive APIs.

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