Liquid NADH Supplement Microencapsulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing NADH dietary supplements have limited absorption due to the human digestive system's inability to fully absorb solid-pill forms, and intravenous delivery methods are expensive and require medical professionals.
Innovation Solution
A liquid dietary supplement is developed by mixing an NADH component, including microencapsulated nicotinamide, with a supplement component like collagen, coenzyme Q10, vitamins, and minerals, and undergoing a cold fill production process to enhance absorption and affordability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If solid-pill-based NADH supplements are used, then the supplement is easy to manufacture and administer, but the human digestive system cannot fully absorb the NADH, reducing efficacy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state of NADH from solid (in pills) to liquid form, and further microencapsulates it in lipid-based vesicles. This parameter change from solid to liquid and then to microencapsulated form enables the digestive system to properly absorb and process the NADH, resolving the absorption efficacy problem while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through established microencapsulation techniques
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite delivery system where NADH is encapsulated within lipid-based microvesicles. This composite structure combines the benefits of liquid NADH (improved absorption) with protective encapsulation (enhanced stability and targeted delivery), allowing the digestive system to efficiently absorb the microencapsulated form while the lipid structure protects the NADH until absorption occurs
2Reliability
If intravenous-based delivery systems are used, then absorption efficacy is improved, but the cost increases and medical professional intervention is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a self-administering oral supplement that automatically delivers NADH through the digestive system. The microencapsulated liquid form allows the body's own digestive processes to handle the absorption, eliminating the need for medical professionals or expensive intravenous equipment. The system serves itself by utilizing the body's natural absorption mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a disposable oral supplement format that is inexpensive to manufacture and administer. By using oral delivery instead of reusable expensive intravenous equipment, and by creating single-use microencapsulated doses, the system provides high absorption efficacy at low cost without requiring medical professional intervention, making it accessible to consumers
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The liquid supplement achieves high absorption rates of NADH and other nutrients, boosting energy levels, mental clarity, and athletic performance, while being more accessible and cost-effective than intravenous methods.
Implementation Method 1
an NADH component is provided that includes at least partially microencapsulated nicotinamide having nicotinamide blended with water
Data Source
AI summary
A dietary supplement and method for synthesis of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, an NADH component is provided that includes at least partially microencapsulated nicotinamide having nicotinamide blended with water. A supplement component, such as collagen, coenzyme Q10, vitamins, and minerals, is provided. A mixed component, which is a liquid, is formed by mixing the NADH component with the supplement component at ambient conditions. The mixed component is subjected to a fill production process.