| 摘要 |
A method for enhancing the dissolution properties of relatively insoluble dietary supplements is provided in accordance with the invention. The method includes the steps of providing at least one relativel y water-insoluble dietary supplement, solubilizing the dietary supplement with a solubilizer, and incorporating an edible polyhydric alcoho l into the solubilized dietary supplement to provide a liquid dietary supplement composition that will dissolve spontaneously in the gastrointestinal tract with the minimum agitation which normally occurs there due to peristaltic action. The liquid dietary supplement composition can be readily supplied by incorporation in a gelatin capsule and a gelatin capsule having a liquid dietary supplement incorporate d therein is also provided in accordance with the invention. The gelatin capsule dissolves readily in the digestive tract and the dietary supplement has enhanced bioavailability in comparison to prior art gelatin capsules. |
