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Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs
Published on: July 27, 2022
Bioavailability of nanoemulsion formulations vs conventional fat soluble preparations of cholecalciferol (D3) - An
Raman Kumar Marwaha1, Aashima Dabas2
1International Life Sciences Institute-India and President, Society for Endocrine Health Care of Elderly, Adolescents and Children (SEHEAC), New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
Vitamin D deficiency is recognized as a pandemic affecting all ages and strata of population. The endogenous cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D is insufficient to maintain normal body requirement which necessitates the need for vitamin D supplementation or food-fortification. Conventional fat-soluble preparations of vitamin D have been traditionally used for prevention and therapeutic purposes. Recent advances in technology have enabled delivery of vitamin D through nanoemulsion formulations which ensure higher absorption and drug delivery. The following review briefly discusses the issues of bioavailability of nanoemulsion preparation of vitamin D vis-a-vis conventional fat soluble preparations.
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