Capsule

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Other names for capsule

100% gelatin capsule
100% hypromellose capsule
100% kosher vegetable capsules
100% pure vegetable source cellulose
100% vegetable base capsules
100% vegetable capsule
100% vegetarian capsule
100% vegetarian capsules
acid-resistant capsule
acid-resistant cellulose capsule
acid resistant vegetarian capsule
all natural vegetarian capsule
beef gelatin capsule
bioxtend capsule
bovine gelatin capsule
bovine gelatin capsules
bovine gelatine
bse-free gelatin capsules
caplique capsule
capsule
capsule:
capsule constituents
capsule material
(capsules)
capsules
capsules cellulose
capsule shell
capsule shell contains
capsules of plant origin
caramel colored gelatin softgel
cellulose
cellulose capsule
cellulose capsules
cellulose ethers
cellulose gelatin
cellulose (plant) capsule
cellulose (vegetable) capsule
cellulose vegetable capsule
cellulose vegetarian capsule
cellulose vegetarian capsule shell
cellulose vegi-capsule
certified halal and kosher gelatin capsules
certified organic tapioca pullulan capsule
certified organic vegetarian capsule
certified vegetarian capsules
chlorophyll
chlorophyll capsule
chlorophyll vegetable capsule
choline capsule
choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid capsule
clear gelatin capsule
clear natural veggie capsules
clear vegetarian capsule
clear veggie cap rice flour
delayed release capsule
delayed-release capsule
delayed-release capsules
delayed release capsule technology
delayed release vegetable capsule
delayed release vegetarian capsule
delayed-release vegetarian capsule
drcaps
drcaps capsule
drcaps capsules
dr capsule
drcaps vegetable capsule
dr vegetarian capsule
each light-resistant caramel-coated gelatin softgel
each light-resistant caramel-coated gelatin softgel contains
each light-resistant caramel-coated gelatin softgel contains unrefined and unfiltered
embo caps ap
embo cap vg
encapsulated in a gelatin capsule
encapsulated in a soft gelatin capsule
encapsulated in a softgel capsule
enteriprure(tm) softgel
enteripure softgel
fermented tapioca
fish gelatin
fish gelatin caplique capsule
fish gelatin capsule
fish oil capsule shell
fish (salmon) gelatin capsule
gelatin
gelatin and water
gelatin caplique capsule
gelatin caps
gelatin capsule
gelatin capsule \'00\'
gelatin capsules
gelatin capsule shell
gelatine caps
gelatine capsule
gelatine capsules
gelatine capsule shell
gelatin free capsule
gelatin red capsules
gelatin shell
gelatin softgel
gelatin softgel capsule
{gelcap}
gelcap
gel capsule
gel capsule with polymer enteric coat
gel shell
glycerin
glycerin gelcap
glycerin (vegetable source) and lycopene gelcap
glycerin (vegetable source) gelcap
green and yellow capsule
green (chlorophyll) vegetable capsules
hard gelatin capsules
hard shell capsule
hardshell capsule
hpmc
hpmc capsule
hpmc capsules
hpm cellulose
hpmc vegetable capsule
hpmc vegetable capsules
hpmc vegetarian capsule
hydroxpropyl methylcellulose
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegatable) capsule
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegatable) capsules
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable) capsule
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable) capsules
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (veggie) capsule
hypromellose
hypromellose capsule
hypromellose capsules
hypromellose vegetable capsule
in a gelatin capsule
in a softgel capsule
in a vegetable cellulose capsule
in a vegetarian capsule
ingredients are contained in a vegetarian approved capsule
just a vegetable capsule
kosher capsule
kosher certified capsules
kosher certified gelatin capsules
kosher certified vegetarian capsule
kosher certified vegetarian capsules
kosher gelatin capsule
kosher gelatin capsules
kosher vegetable capsule
kosher vegetable capsules
l-carnitine capsule
liposomes
liquid gel capsule
liquid veggie capsule
lycopene gelcap
marine gelatin capsule
methylcellulose
methylcellulose capsule
methylcellulose (vegetable) capsules
microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate with vitamins d3 and k2 capsule
mindcare life micronutrient capsule
mindcare protect micronutrient capsule
modified cellulose capsule
modified cellulose capsule shell
modified plant cellulose
natural gelatin capsules
natural plant cellulose
natural plant cellulose (acid resistant) vegetarian capsule
natural polysaccharide capsule
natural pullulan polysaccharide capsule
natural vegetable capsules
natural veggie capsule
non-gmo capsule
non-gmo plantgel softgel
non-gmo softgel
non-gmo softgel capsule
non-gmo vegan capsule
non-gmo vegetable cellulose capsule
non-gmo vegetable cellulose dual-layer capsules
non-gmo vegetarian capsule
non-gmo vegetarian capsules
non-organic vegetable (polysaccharide) capsule
npcaps(r) capsules
nutricaps pullulan capsule
omega-3 epa & dha capsule
omegagenics epa-dha 720 softgel
omegagenics neuro 1000 softgel
organic capsule
organic capsules
organic certified vegetarian capsules
organic pullulan capsule
organic vegetable pullulan capsules
organic vegetarian capsule
organic vegetarian capsules
organic veggie capsule
other ingredients for choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid capsule
other ingredients for microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate with vitamins d3 and k2 capsule
other ingredients for ossopan 1100 with vitamins d3 and k2 capsule
other ingredients for osteoblox cf
outer shell
pfizer capsules
pharmaceutical grade kosher and halal gelatin capsules
plant based capsule
plant-based capsule
plant based tapioca capsule
plant based tapioca capsules
plant-based vegetarian capsule
plantcap
plantcaps non-gmo fermented tapioca starch capsule
plant capsule
plant capsules
plantcaps vegetarian capsules
plant cellulose
plant cellulose capsule
plant cellulose capsules
plant derived capsule
plant-derived capsule
plant-derived capsule.
plant-source capsule
plant-source capsules
plusone prenatal multi capsule
polysaccharide capsule
pullulan
pullulan capsule
pullulan capsules
pullulan vegetable capsule
pullulan vegetarian capsule
pullulan vegetarian capsules
purified water
purified water and glycerin (vegetable source) gelcap
shell
shell ingredients
silicon dioxide gelatin caps
size 1 vegetable capsule
soft capsule gelatin
{soft-gel}
soft gel
soft-gel
softgel
soft gelatin
soft gelatin capsule
soft-gelatin capsule
soft gel capsule
soft-gel capsule
softgel capsule
softgel capsule:
softgel capsules
softgel consists of
softgel contains
softgel ingredients
softgel ingredients:
softgels
soft gel shell
soft gel shell:
softgel shell
softgel shell:
special kosher colostrum gel caps
starch
tapioca capsule
targeted release capsule
tetrasorb delivery
turmeric
usp kosher gelatin capsule
usp kosher gelatin capsules
v cap
vcap plus
vcaps plus vegetarian capsule
vcaps(r) capsules
vcaps(tm) capsule
vcaps(tm) cellulose capsule
vegagels(r)
vegancaps
vegancaps(tm)
vegan capsule
vegan capsules
vegancap(tm)
vegan gel shell
vegan liquid capsule
vegan pullulan capsule
vegan softgel
vegan-softgel
vegan softgel capsule
vegan softgel shell
vegatable capsule
veg cap
veg. capsule
veg. capsules
vege capsule
vegetable based capsule
vegetable-based capsule
vegetable caps
vegetable capsule
vegetable capsule (modified cellulose) cellulose
vegetable capsules
vegetable capsule shell
vegetable capsules shell
vegetable cellulose
vegetable (cellulose) capsule
vegetable cellulose capsule
vegetable cellulose capsules
vegetable-derived polysaccharide
vegetable gelatin
vegetable gelatin capsule
vegetable gel shell
vegetable hypromellose capsule
vegetable hypromellose drcaps
vegetable-origin capsule
vegetable polysaccharide
vegetable polysaccharide capsule
vegetable polysaccharides
vegetable pullulan
vegetable softgel
vegetable softgel:
vegetable softgel capsule
vegetarian acid-resistant capsule
vegetarian caplet
vegetarian caplique capsule
vegetarian caplique (symbols) capsule
vegetarian capsule
vegetarian capsule hpmc vegetarian capsule
vegetarian capsules
vegetarian capsule shell
vegetarian cellulose
vegetarian cellulose capsule
vegetarian delayed release capsule
vegetarian gelatin
vegetarian gelatin capsule
vegetarian gelatin capsules
vegetarian inner capsule
vegetarian outer capsule
vegetarian pullulan capsule
vegetarian size 1, plantcap capsule
(vegetarian softgel)
vegetarian soft gel
vegetarian softgel
vegetarian softgel capsule
vegetarian softgels
vegetarian source capsules
vegetarian vcaps(r) capsule
vegetarian v-capsule material
vegetarian (vegan) capsules
veggie cap
veggie capsule
veggie capsules
veggie gelcap
veggie softgel
veggie softgel capsule
vegicap
vegi capsule
veg-softgel
vegtab
vsoftgel
water
water and vegan capsule
Capsules

Synopsis of capsule

History

Capsule, as an ingredient in nutritional products, has a rich history rooted in the evolution of medicinal delivery systems. Traditionally, herbalists and healers faced challenges in administering potent plant remedies due to unpleasant tastes or difficulties in measuring precise dosages. The advent of the capsule—a convenient, tasteless, and easily swallowed shell—revolutionized the way herbal and medicinal substances were consumed. Early uses of capsules can be traced back to the 19th century, when pharmacists began encasing powdered herbs and medicines in gelatin to preserve potency and improve patient compliance.

Capsules have played a significant role in facilitating the safe and effective use of traditional remedies. They help protect sensitive herbal constituents from light and air, maintaining their therapeutic properties until consumption. Remedies such as valerian root for relaxation, turmeric for inflammation, and garlic for immune support have all been offered in capsule form, making these time-honored botanicals more accessible and palatable to a wider audience.

Moreover, capsules have greatly contributed to the development of herbal combinations. By encapsulating carefully measured blends of complementary herbs, practitioners can deliver synergistic effects tailored to specific health concerns, such as stress relief, digestive wellness, or immune enhancement. This has led to the creation of innovative, multi-ingredient formulations that maximize benefits while simplifying dosing for the user. Overall, the capsule stands as a testament to progress in herbal medicine, offering a user-friendly, effective, and reliable means of accessing the healing power of nature’s pharmacy.

Traditional and scientific validation

Capsule is widely recognized as a delivery vehicle for nutritional and medicinal products rather than an active ingredient itself. Its historical use dates back centuries, with early forms of encapsulation found in traditional herbal medicine where natural casings were used to deliver powders and extracts. In modern times, capsules—typically made from gelatin or plant-based alternatives—have become a cornerstone of the supplement industry due to their ability to mask unpleasant tastes, protect sensitive ingredients from degradation, and ensure accurate dosing.

Scientifically, capsules have been extensively validated as effective delivery systems. Numerous studies highlight their benefits in enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and medications. For example, encapsulation can improve the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and probiotics, as shown in several clinical trials. Additionally, capsules provide a barrier to moisture and oxygen, which helps preserve the potency of active compounds over time. This stability is particularly important for sensitive nutrients such as fish oil, vitamin D, and certain herbal extracts.

While capsules themselves do not contribute to nutritional outcomes directly, their role in improving compliance and convenience for consumers is well documented. Research continues into advanced capsule technologies, such as enteric coatings and timed-release formulations, which may further optimize the delivery of supplements. Overall, although capsules are primarily a delivery method rather than a therapeutic ingredient, their contribution to the safety, efficacy, and palatability of nutritional products is significant and continues to be an area of active innovation.

Capsule is used for these health conditions

Anemia (Scientific)
Calcium Deficiency (Scientific)

This ingredient is used to support these body systems

None

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