Pollen spores can improve the bioavailability of ω - 3

The latest research from hull University shows that the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid EPA can be wrapped by hollow pollen sporangium, which can effectively provide the bioavailability of Omega-3 EPA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid mainly derived from fish and seafood, which has attracted much attention due to its potential effect on health, especially on cardiovascular health Microencapsulated ω - 3 can be used in food and dietary supplements to resist oxidation and improve the taste and odor of cod liver oil However, few studies have been conducted to improve the bioavailability of microencapsulated ω - 3 The researchers studied the shell of the spore and used it as a microencapsulated material The sporopollen EXOSPORAL wall of Pinus sylvestris was used as the experimental material In the open study, six healthy volunteers swallowed 4.6g of cod liver oil, which contained 20% EPA in the form of ethyl ester, followed by 1:1 cod liver oil and microencapsulated powder of exines The bioavailability of the serum was measured after each step Compared with the EPA embedded in ethyl acetate, the bioavailability of the microencapsulated EPA was significantly improved Although the number of studies is relatively small, the results are obvious, providing a guarantee for future in vitro and in vivo studies, the researchers pointed out At present, the mechanism of action is uncertain, but they speculate that this is mainly due to the rich protective group exines of cod liver oil, which enables the whole unit to swim freely in the inner layer of mucosa without releasing internal energy until entering the blood circulation It is reported that this achievement has not been widely used in business, but many multinational companies are in the laboratory to verify this achievement Other companies are also looking for ways to expand production or to assess the cost of applying the results to business This is competitive with other forms of microcapsules, but exines has more of this chip of antioxidant capacity Mackenzie points out that if you use off the shelf sporopollen like rye or corn, the cost will be reduced Seasoning researchers also reported in the Journal of food science and technology on using exits to disguise the taste of cod liver oil They report that the filling process is very simple, does not need any complex equipment, and is easy to be used in industrial mass production The important role of exines is that it can keep the powder uniform and easily mix with other ingredients In the long run, double-layer capsules can enhance the effect of masking taste For example, waxing or using traditional methods, such as seasoning.