Two-stage release turmeric double-chamber capsules with enhanced absorption

Abstract

We provide a two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule that can be conveniently taken anytime, while ensuring and enhancing the absorption effect of curcumin in the human body. [Solution] The absorption-enhancing, two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule 10 of the present invention comprises a first capsule 20, a second capsule 30, a first powder 40, and an oil 50. The first capsule comprises a first capsule body 21 and a first chamber space 22 located inside the first capsule body. The second capsule is housed within the first chamber space and comprises a second capsule body 31 and a second chamber space 32 located inside the second capsule body. The first powder contains curcumin and is housed within the second chamber space. The oil is edible, housed within the first chamber space, and located between the second and first capsule bodies.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a health food, and particularly to a two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption.

Background Art

[0002] Curcumin has remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is generally considered a food additive beneficial to the human body. However, due to its chemical structure, its hydrophobicity is quite prominent, so it needs to be ingested together with oil. At the same time, since the turmeric containing curcumin also contains other turmeric essential oil components that generate odors, for the general public, when ingesting curcumin with natural turmeric powder, not only is the timing of ingestion limited, but they also need to tolerate the odor, and further need to prevent the occurrence of coloring problems caused by curcumin. Also, when trying to ingest an amount corresponding to the intake recommended by the WHO with natural turmeric powder, the amount of natural turmeric powder that needs to be ingested becomes too large and it is difficult to achieve and continue. Due to these many restrictions, the ingestion of curcumin has never been convenient for the general public.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] The main object of the present invention is to provide a two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption, which can be conveniently ingested at any time without being restricted by the timing of ingestion due to the oil-soluble nature of curcumin, and can ensure and enhance the effect of the human body's absorption of curcumin.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] To achieve the above objective, the two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption provided by the present invention comprises a first capsule, a second capsule, a first powder, and an oil, wherein the first capsule comprises a first capsule body and a first chamber space located inside the first capsule body, the second capsule is housed within the first chamber space and comprises a second capsule body and a second chamber space located inside the second capsule body, the first powder contains curcumin and is housed within the second chamber space, and the oil is edible, housed within the first chamber space and located between the second capsule body and the first capsule body.

[0005] Of these, the first capsule body and / or the second capsule body are made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC).

[0006] Of these, the first powder is turmeric extract.

[0007] Of these, fats and oils are liquids.

[0008] Among these, the oils and fats are fish oil, krill oil, medium-chain triglyceride, flaxseed oil, perilla oil, or black cumin oil.

[0009] To enhance the human body's ability to absorb curcumin, the absorption-enhancing, two-stage release turmeric double-chamber capsule may further contain a second powder containing piperine, which is housed within the second chamber space.

[0010] Of these, the weight ratio of curcumin in the first powder and piperine in the second powder is between 100:1 and 60:1. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a three-dimensional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be further described with reference to the drawings. [Examples]

[0013] First, please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The two-stage release turmeric double-chamber capsule (10) with absorption enhancement provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention mainly comprises a first capsule (20), a second capsule (30), a first powder (40), and an oil (50).

[0014] The first capsule (20) comprises a first capsule body (21) made from a water-soluble material such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and a first chamber space (22) located inside the first capsule body (21). The first chamber space (22) is an intrashell space jointly defined after two thin, semi-cylindrical hemishells (211) constituting the first capsule body (21) are joined together.

[0015] The second capsule (30) is smaller in size than the first capsule (20), so that it can be easily housed in the first chamber space (22) and covered by the first capsule body (21). Structurally, the second capsule (30) includes a second capsule body (31) made from a water-soluble material such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC or DR HPMC), and a second chamber space (32) located inside the second capsule body (31). The second chamber space (32) is an intrashell space jointly defined after two thin, semi-cylindrical hemishells (311) constituting the second capsule body (31) are joined together.

[0016] The first powder (40) contains a powdered substance containing a predetermined amount of curcumin, which may be natural turmeric powder or a turmeric extract with a relatively high curcumin concentration, and is contained within the second chamber space (32).

[0017] The oil and fat (50) is a liquid oil, and its specific components are not limited to but may include edible oils such as fish oil, krill oil, medium-chain triglyceride, flaxseed oil, perilla oil, or black cumin oil, and it is contained within the first chamber space (22) and located between the first capsule body (21) and the second capsule body (31), thereby allowing the first powder (40) to be isolated from the oil and fat (50) by the second capsule body (31) within the first chamber space (22).

[0018] As a result of the configuration of the components described above, the two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule (10) with enhanced absorption not only provides the benefit of convenience of ingestion, but also provides the necessary medium for the absorption of curcumin into the human body by oil (50), thereby improving and enhancing the effect of curcumin absorption by the human body. At the same time, the gradual release effect of the first capsule (20) and the second capsule (30) makes it more compatible with the function of the human digestive system, thereby avoiding the possibility of ineffective absorption of curcumin.

[0019] Furthermore, by further containing a second powder (not shown) containing piperine, such as black pepper powder, within the second chamber space (32), the effect of the human body absorbing curcumin can be further enhanced. Within the second chamber space, the weight ratio of curcumin in the first powder (40) to piperine in the second powder can be set to an appropriate ratio between 100:1 and 60:1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0020] 10. Two-stage release turmeric double-chamber capsules with enhanced absorption. 20 First capsule 21. Main body of the first capsule 211 Hemishell 22 First Chamber Space 30 Second capsule 31. Second capsule body 311 Hemishell 32 Second Chamber Space 40 First Powder 50 Oils

Claims

1. A first capsule comprising a first capsule body and a first chamber space located inside the first capsule body, A second capsule housed in the first chamber space, which includes a second capsule body and a second chamber space located inside the second capsule body, A first powder containing curcumin is contained within the second chamber space, A two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption, comprising an edible oil and fat contained within the first chamber space and between the second capsule body and the first capsule body.

2. The two-stage release turmeric double-chamber capsule according to claim 1, wherein the first capsule body and / or the second capsule body are made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC).

3. The first powder is turmeric extract, a two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption as described in claim 1.

4. The oil is a liquid, a two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption as described in claim 1.

5. The oil is fish oil, krill oil, medium-chain triglyceride, flaxseed oil, perilla oil, or black cumin oil, a two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption according to claim 1 or 4.

6. A two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with absorption enhancement according to claim 1, further comprising a second powder containing piperine contained within the second chamber space.

7. A two-stage release type turmeric double-chamber capsule with enhanced absorption according to claim 6, wherein the weight ratio of curcumin in the first powder and piperine in the second powder is between 100:1 and 60:1.

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