Food capsules

These days, more and more people are turning to dietary supplements to improve their health and well-being. Among the various forms available on the market, capsules are particularly popular due to their ease of use and numerous benefits. Miel Impérial invites you to discover everything there is to know about food capsules.

What are capsules?

A capsule is a galenic form used to contain medicines or dietary supplements in solid, liquid or paste form. They generally consist of two interlocking parts made from a biodegradable material such as gelatin or hydrolyzed starch. These supplements generally take the form of small, elongated capsules, and can be transparent or colored.

The different types of capsule

• Vegetable capsules

Some people prefer to consume vegetarian capsules rather than the classic animal gelatin-based models. These are made from cellulose extracted from plants such as black cumin or conifers. They are therefore ideal for vegetarians and people with food allergies or intolerances.

• Sustained-release capsules

Sustained-release capsules are designed to gradually release their contents into the body, enabling the effects of the dietary supplement to be enjoyed over a longer period. They are generally used for supplements that need to be taken throughout the day, or for those whose bioavailability is enhanced by gradual absorption.

Advantages of food supplements in capsules

• Easy dosage

Capsules make it easy to dose precisely the amount of dietary supplement you want to take. In fact, each capsule contains a pre-determined dose of active ingredients, avoiding dosage errors and ensuring regular intake.

• Convenience and discretion

They're easy to carry around, and can be taken anywhere without attracting attention. What's more, they're easy to swallow and require no special preparation. This makes capsules a practical and discreet choice for everyday supplement consumption.

• Better assimilation

By protecting the active ingredients until they reach the stomach, capsules enable them to be better assimilated by the body. Indeed, some dietary supplements can be sensitive to light, humidity or temperature variations. Capsules therefore offer effective protection and guarantee the quality and efficacy of the supplement.

Compatibility with various ingredients

Capsules are compatible with a wide range of ingredients, including solids, liquids and pastes. This means they can be used to formulate complex, multi-purpose dietary supplements tailored to the specific needs of each individual.

How to choose the right food capsules in 2023?

To make the right choice of dietary supplements, it's essential to take several criteria into account:

• Quality of ingredients: make sure that the active ingredients contained in the capsules are of natural origin and of good quality. Give preference to organic and labelled products.
• Transparency: choose supplements whose composition is clearly indicated on the label, with precise dosages of the various ingredients.
• Absence of additives: avoid products containing additives such as colorants, preservatives or artificial flavors.
• Capsule type: according to your preferences and dietary constraints. Opt for classic animal gelatin-based supplements or vegetarian capsules with no animal ingredients.
• Manufacturing conditions: choose capsules manufactured to the highest quality standards, such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point).

By taking these criteria into account, you'll be able to select dietary supplements tailored to your needs and expectations.