From Powders & Tablets to Tiny Beads: The Superior Shift in Technology

Nootropics come in many traditional forms—capsules, tablets, liquids, powders. But, each standard approach comes with its own set of potential issues.

Tablets and capsules may vary in their dosing delivery for active nutrient levels. Liquids and powders may face nutrient stability, formulation consistency, and absorption efficiency challenges.

Plus, the rapid nutrient delivery from these forms may lead to subpar absorption and poor blood nutrient levels.*

The solution? Our innovative tiny beads (also known as microbeads) crafted to deliver a precise measure of nutrients.*

'Innovative tiny beads'? What exactly are they?

For our nootropics, HCF® uses a technology called 'microbead encapsulation.' Encapsulation has garnered significant attention across both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. So, let's talk about some science! We love science. :-)

First, let's start with a short explanation of what this process actually is. By definition, encapsulation is a sophisticated 'agglomeration process' that transforms fine powders or granules of bulk nutrients into small, free-flowing, spherical, or semi-spherical units, known as microbeads. These microbeads can range in size, typically between 0.5 – 1.5 mm.

Now, the whole process is quite complex. It involves various techniques, including extrusion and spheronization, solution or suspension layering, and powder layering.

Tiny beads vs. traditional forms: who is the winner?

For us, it wasn’t a tough choice between innovative microbeads and the traditional nutrient delivery forms—tiny beads were the clear winner. Why? Because they allow for better 'customization.' They allowed us to design our nootropics to better support nutrient stability and absorption.*

For us, there is no comparison between microbeads and traditional forms in terms of protecting the nutrient quality, precise dosing, enhanced absorption, and flexibility.*¹

Preserving nutrient quality and integrity can make a huge difference.*

These tiny beads are designed to protect nutrients from UV exposure and oxygen. Both of which can degrade nutrient quality.*

Plus, depending on the nootropic, housing different nutrients within the same tiny bead can allow all or some nutrients to be together without always being in physical contact with each other (separated by layers of film). This can help reduce likely reactions and degradation that may happen in other traditional forms—like liquid or powder.*

Improved absorption.*

Another reason we select the tiny beads for our nootropics is for our time release technology. Nutrients can be dispensed incrementally over several hours for a more prolonged effect or all at once depending on the demands of the nootropic.

HCF® designs microbeads (in most cases) to support nutrient release aligned with daily eating patterns for better nutrient absorption.*²

The science of taste.

And it's no secret that nootropics can deliver essential nutrients. But let's face it: sometimes, they taste awful.

Getting your child accustomed to the taste of an Omega-3 or a multivitamin may seem like a lost cause. Especially if they are already a picky eater. Well, don't give up just yet!

The foundation of encapsulation lies in its ability to envelop active nutrients in a protective shell. Did you know, for instance, that many nutrients can have an unpleasant smell in their raw state? The list of such nutrients is endless, but our microbead technology with its protective layer helps mitigate the taste or odor of active nutrients to reduce unpleasant burps after taking the nootropic.*