Turmeric Stick Pack Formulation for Curcumin Bioavailability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Curcumin in turmeric extract has low bioavailability due to poor solubility and rapid metabolism, and existing formulations lack convenience and consumer-friendliness.
Innovation Solution
A formulation combining turmeric extract with soluble corn fiber, citric acid, erythritol, natural flavors, silica, and rebaudioside A, which is packaged in stick packs to enhance bioavailability and provide additional health benefits from dietary fiber.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If curcumin is used in supplement formulation, then anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are provided, but bioavailability is low due to poor solubility and rapid metabolism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses liposomal technology as an intermediary carrier system to encapsulate curcumin. The liposome structure protects curcumin from rapid metabolism while enhancing its solubility and absorption. The liposomal membrane acts as a mediator that facilitates curcumin delivery to target cells, resolving the bioavailability issue without requiring modification of curcumin itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The formulation combines curcumin with liposomal components and complementary ingredients in a composite supplement structure. This composite approach allows curcumin to benefit from enhanced solubility and reduced metabolism through the liposomal matrix while maintaining its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
2Reliability
If existing turmeric formulations are developed to improve bioavailability, then curcumin absorption is enhanced, but convenience and consumer-friendliness are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The supplement is divided into individual stick packs, each containing a measured dose of the liposomal curcumin formulation. This segmentation provides convenience for consumers who can easily take single doses without measuring or preparing multiple servings, while maintaining the enhanced bioavailability properties of the liposomal formulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The formulation optimizes parameters such as curcumin concentration, liposome composition, and stick pack dosing to balance bioavailability enhancement with consumer convenience. The standardized dosing in each stick pack makes the product easy to use while maintaining consistent therapeutic effects.
3Adaptability or versatility
If soluble corn fiber is added to the formulation, then dietary fiber and digestive health benefits are provided, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges curcumin liposomal formulation with soluble corn fiber in a single integrated supplement product. This combination provides both the bioavailability-enhancing curcumin and the digestive health benefits of fiber in one convenient stick pack, avoiding the need for separate supplements and simplifying the user routine despite the increased formulation complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the present invention relate to a dietary supplement formulation designed to enhance the bioavailability of turmeric extract using a specific combination of soluble fibers and natural sweeteners. The formulation supports overall health by providing an effective dose of turmeric extract in a convenient stick pack format.