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• A decrease in particle size may lead to faster
penetration of the particles through intestinal tract.
• An improvement of water dispersibility of non-polar The importance to remain
nutraceuticals in fortified soft drinks. healthy is not only
• Encapsulation of bioactive within nanoparticles
may lead to improved protection against degradation, nutraceutical intake but also
adverse interaction with other food ingredients, and mask
undesirable flavor. the constantly well
Erfanian et al. (2107) indicated that the calcium taking care of the body.
absorption and bioavailability in ovariectomized-normal
rats (stripped) and ovariectomized-osteoporosis rats
(grey) were increased when calcium was incorporated
in the nano-fortified milk powder.
Nanoemulsion-based edible delivery system is an
example of nanoparticle delivery system for oil soluble
nutraceuticals. This technique has been particularly
developed with the purposes of increasing compatibility
between nutraceuticals and food matrix, protection
against degradation of bioactive compounds, control the
rate of bioavailability release. Moreover, this technique
is industrial scalable.
However, the importance to remain healthy is not
only nutraceutical intake but also the constantly well
taking care of the body, consumption of good and
appropriate diet, exercise and good mood-positive
thinking & good sleep.

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