Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymer networks that hold large amounts of water. Unlike microscopic carriers like nanoparticles and microcapsules, hydrogels are ideal for food delivery systems due to their bulk properties, adjustable viscoelasticity, and large structure for embedding nutraceuticals.
At NaturofyMe we are using DNA as a customizable glue to modify the hydrogel which allows us to have control over the adhesion of the hydrogel to a specific location of the inner lining of the GI tract. This technology allows us to specifically target the the area of the GI tract and deliver the Natural Health Product, Nutraceuticals, and other compounds more efficiently with less side effects.
Engineering the structure of natural polymeric hydrogels is crucial for achieving desirable functionalities in delivery systems. This approach can enhance adhesive properties, acid stability, bile salt resistance, and controlled release behavior.
Compared with other carries with the size in microscopic scale from nanometer to micrometer, hydrogels could be considered to be more suitable delivery systems in food due to their macroscopic bulk properties, adjustable viscoelasticity and large spatial structure for embedding nutraceuticals.
Our technology can heal internal scars in the GI tract by using a patient’s own DNA combined with NHP containing hydrogels, avoiding invasive surgery or long-term use of medication with irreversible side effects.
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