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Revolutionising oral dosage forms: Omyanutra® brings multiple benefits

Consumers today are prioritising their health like never before. Therefore, they are seeking products that are both effective and safe, and environmentally friendly too.

Natural and sustainable ingredients are playing an increasingly important role in products that are easy to use and have proven beneficial effects on health. Here, Omya minerals tick all the boxes. With the Omyanutra^® range, Swiss mineral expert Omya presents a new generation of technically advanced particles for nutraceutical applications.

Added Value for nutraceutical applications

Omyanutra^® 300-OG, Omyanutra^® 300 DC and Omyanutra^® 300 Flash offer unique features previously not considered possible in 100% mineral excipients, such as high mechanical stability at low compression forces, fast disintegration and high absorption capacity. The non-nano and GMO-free particles promise ultimate absorption qualities, no dusting, ideal glidance in powders and easy compressibility in solid tablets. What’s more, the particles are a natural source of calcium with optimal bioavailability and thus support bone health, and make the use of health claims possible. When combined with other active ingredients such as vitamins, natural flavors and fibres from the company’s complementary distribution portfolio, manufacturers can easily create stand-out offerings that meet consumer demand for natural and sustainable products with proven health benefits.

Making life easier

Omya has used the Omyanutra^® range to create various prototype formulations, one of which is Day & Night functional tooth tabs with added vitamins and active ingredients. As tooth brushing usually happens early in the morning and last thing at night, these products are perfect for delivering an extra energy kick or late-night calming effect. While brushing, the beneficial supplements are absorbed through the oral mucosa to quickly deliver their effects.

Taurine and L-theanine can be combined to help ensure an active start to the day, while tryptophan and L-theanine support the body in winding down in preparation for sleep. Furthermore, the solid tabs give an authentic teeth-brushing effect thanks to the company’s mineral particles: porous Omyanutra^® 300 Flash particles disintegrate ultra-fast, allowing for a paste-like slurry in the mouth, while Omyacare^® S95-OG promises enamel-safe abrasivity and optimal cleaning performance. Omyadent^® 100-OG, meanwhile, delivers remineralization and gradual whitening effects. Despite a minimalist INCI list, hydroxyapatite and calcium carbonate particles are ideal for fluoride-free products, and are environmentally friendly too: They save on water and can be packed in glass bottles or paper bags, which reduces transportation and storage costs, as well as CO2 emissions.

All-round innovations

Further prototypes include Activfresh mint oil-containing lozenges produced with Omyanutra^® 300 DC for instantly refreshed breath and a zingy mouthfeel, and Bone Boost Chewables, comprising a mix of Omyapure^® 35 – a high-purity, natural calcium source with 40% bioavailable calcium – plus vitamins D₃ and K₂, which are essential for optimal calcium absorption and deposition into bones.

B12 Flash ODT are red berry-flavored tablets containing Vitamin B12 which, thanks to Omyanutra^® 300 Flash, disintegrate super-fast in the mouth regardless of the hardness of the tablet. Finally, L-Theanine Flash ODTs with apple and mint flavor can quickly and effectively ease anxiety, while counteracting oxidative cellular stress.

Stefan Lander, Vice President Consumer Goods, Group Sales & Marketing at Omya, says: “Today’s consumers are increasingly demanding, as they want products that are not only guaranteed to support health, but also promise ease of use and a safe, environmentally friendly profile. Our natural and safe minerals tick all of those boxes, as they enable easy processing combined with a broad range of functional benefits.”

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