Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations
Here, we provide a current review of strategies aimed at improving the bioavailability of curcuminoids, a group of compounds with therapeutic potential. This review discusses formulations from the traditional supplementation approaches to the innovative methods to enhance solubility and bioavailabil...
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| description | Here, we provide a current review of strategies aimed at improving the bioavailability of curcuminoids, a group of compounds with therapeutic potential. This review discusses formulations from the traditional supplementation approaches to the innovative methods to enhance solubility and bioavailability, including cyclodextrins and hydrophilic carriers. Additionally, colloidal delivery strategies, such as micelles, liposomes, solid lipid particles, and emulsions, are examined as promising vehicles for curcuminoid delivery. The review underscores the importance of clinical trials in assessing the efficacy of these formulations and highlights a pivotal yet frequently neglected factor in curcuminoid research: the differentiation between total and free curcuminoid quantification. In summary, this concise review evaluates existing curcuminoid formulations and explores innovative approaches to improve their bioavailability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e71c4dc90ff44acdbbbddeef6cc44ec52025-08-20T02:41:42ZengDe GruyterOpen Life Sciences2391-54122025-07-0120129303310.1515/biol-2025-1112Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulationsDarmonkow Alexander0Rowe Zoë E. M.1Harding Scott V.2Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL, CanadaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL, CanadaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL, CanadaHere, we provide a current review of strategies aimed at improving the bioavailability of curcuminoids, a group of compounds with therapeutic potential. This review discusses formulations from the traditional supplementation approaches to the innovative methods to enhance solubility and bioavailability, including cyclodextrins and hydrophilic carriers. Additionally, colloidal delivery strategies, such as micelles, liposomes, solid lipid particles, and emulsions, are examined as promising vehicles for curcuminoid delivery. The review underscores the importance of clinical trials in assessing the efficacy of these formulations and highlights a pivotal yet frequently neglected factor in curcuminoid research: the differentiation between total and free curcuminoid quantification. In summary, this concise review evaluates existing curcuminoid formulations and explores innovative approaches to improve their bioavailability.https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2025-1112curcuminbioavailabilitydietary supplementfunctional food |
| spellingShingle | Darmonkow Alexander Rowe Zoë E. M. Harding Scott V. Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations Open Life Sciences curcumin bioavailability dietary supplement functional food |
| title | Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations |
| title_full | Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations |
| title_fullStr | Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations |
| title_short | Advancements in curcuminoid formulations: An update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations |
| title_sort | advancements in curcuminoid formulations an update on bioavailability enhancement strategies curcuminoid bioavailability and formulations |
| topic | curcumin bioavailability dietary supplement functional food |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2025-1112 |
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