Important Things to Know About Gelatin Capsules

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Important Things to Know About Gelatin Capsules

• By Sunil Health Care

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• Capsules are a solid oral dose form for the
  supplementation of life-saving medications,
  minerals, vitamins, and other healthful
  substances. These handy packaging allow for
  accurate dosing, mobility, and excellent consumer
  compliance. More onerous liquid, powder, or paste
  formulations are available as alternatives. As
  the global population ages and we cope with
  COVID-19, health-conscious customers demand dose
  formulations that are simple to use, swallow, and
  transport.

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What are gelatin capsules?

• The most popular form is gelatin capsules, which
  have gelatin as the principal gelling component.

Are gelatin capsules safe?

• Gelatin used in capsules is safe and fulfils or
  exceeds all regulatory requirements for use in
  pharmaceuticals and health and nutrition
  supplements. Reputable gelatin providers follow
  stringent quality standards as well as local and
  international legislation. Furthermore, before
  the gelatin is provided to capsule manufacturers,
  these same gelatin businesses put it through
  stringent physical, chemical, and microbiological
  testing.

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Is there a standard size of gelatin capsule?

• There is no set size for capsules. According to
  a capsule customization company, gelatin is
  extremely adaptable, allowing capsule
  manufacturers to customize the size, shape, and
  color of their capsules!

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How do capsules work in the body?

• Gelatin is a colorless dry powder that has been
  utilized in a variety of food and pharmaceutical
  applications for centuries. Gelatin dissolves in
  the human body at room temperature, making it an
  excellent ingredient for softgels. The gelatin in
  softgels makes them easier to swallow while
  preserving the active ingredients inside the
  capsule from air, light, moisture, and dust.
  Consumers also like how the capsule size and
  color might assist them in identifying the
  prescription medicine or vitamin contained
  therein.

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Why are softgels preferred over other formats?

• Softgels, like their hard capsule counterparts,
  provide value to both customers and
  manufacturers. The major component, gelatin, is
  responsible for its benefits.

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Can capsules be made from things other than
gelatin?

• Gelatin or other hydrocolloids can be used to
  make capsules (gelling agents). However, gelatin
  has been used for oral dosage forms for hundreds
  of years, and people all over the world enjoy and
  anticipate it. Although gelatin capsules are
  still the gold standard, new developments in
  plant-based gelling excipients such as starches,
  chemically modified cellulose such as
  hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC),
  carrageenan, pullulan, and others have emerged in
  recent decades to meet the demands of vegan or
  vegetarian formulations.

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Are gelatin capsules allergenic?

• The gelatin in capsules is almost allergy-free.
  Gelatin is made from collagen, which is present
  naturally in connective tissue. Gelatin is a pure
  protein that is easy to digest and has no
  negative side effects.

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What is the difference between capsules and
tablets or pills?

• Gelatin capsules are a practical delivery
  technique that elegantly encapsulates the active
  ingredient, unlike tablets, which are merely
  compressed powders. Because of the low friction
  features of capsules, they are easy to swallow,
  resulting in increased compliance. Pills are a
  broad phrase that refers to any solid oral
  delivery of medications, minerals, or vitamins.

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What are the benefits of gelatin capsules for
nutrients and medications?

• The drugs or dietary supplements are safe and can
  be safely stored in these dose forms. Gelatin, a
  pure protein, is tasteless, gluten-free, and
  GMO-free, and it provides a safe oral dose form
  that gives the consumer a pleasant experience. It
  allows companies to tailor products depending on
  color, shape, or size to satisfy the needs of
  active fills and targeted populations. Gelatin
  also allows for a wide range of release profiles,
  from enteric (slow) to rapid release of the
  active fill, allowing manufacturers to
  accommodate a wide range of fills while still
  satisfying customer demands. In addition,
  respectable gelatin providers provide Halal and
  Kosher certifications for various gelatin
  varieties to meet a variety of consumer needs and
  preferences.

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