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Why Gellan Gum? (Hypromellose)
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Essentials
- Gellan Gum is a natural and versatile alternative to traditional Gelatin capsules, including better temperature stability and suitability for vegan diets.*
- The unique composition of Gellan Gum, water, and other ingredients ensures capsules function effectively, particularly in nutrient delivery and protection.*
Gellan Gum is a great alternative to Gelatin. It's a versatile, natural food additive that adds texture, thickness, and structure. These three perks make Gellan Gum an excellent choice in capsules.
What exactly is Gellan Gum?
Discovered in the late 20th century, Gellan Gum is a hydrocolloid compound that comes from a specific kind of bacteria (Sphingomonas elodea) found in water.
But the cool thing about Gellan Gum? Its almost unparalleled ability to create clear, strong gels. Perfect for making capsules.*1
Now, what sets Gellan Gum capsules apart is their structure.
Gellan Gum capsules consist of a mix that mainly includes Gellan Gum itself, water, and sometimes a few other ingredients to make sure the capsules work just right.
When it comes to making capsules, Gellan Gum has some pretty neat benefits
Unlike Gelatin (one of the most common materials used in making capsules), Gellan Gum capsules are vegan-friendly, making them a great option for vegetarians and vegans.
Plus, they also tend to be more stable over a range of temperatures. It's a big plus for consumers when storing and handling the capsules.*
The exceptional stability of Gellan Gum is one of its most valued properties, especially when used to encapsulate nootropic compounds.*
Take our HCF® advanced nootropics. We use microbeads (tiny spheres packed with nutrients) suspended with or without oil and often encapsulated in a Gellan Gum capsule. So, capsule stability becomes a key factor for us.
Gellan Gum capsules can protect sensitive nutrients from degradation due to moisture, heat, or light exposure, helping preserve their effectiveness and ensuring you receive the full nutritional benefit.*
So, why did we choose Gellan Gum capsules for most of our nootropics?
Well, these capsules can be excellent at delivering active nutrients effectively.*2
More so than with your typical multivitamin, nootropics need to be absorbed by your body consistently and controlled. Otherwise, we often don’t experience the full cognitive benefits, and the formula may become ineffective.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The contents of this website do not constitute advice and are provided for informational purposes only. See our full medical disclaimer
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Conor Sheehy PharmD, BCPS, CACP
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Dr. Sheehy earned a BS in Molecular Biology from the University of Idaho and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Washington. He is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and a Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP). As a member of the American Medical Writers Association, the College of Psychiatric and Neurological Pharmacists (CPNP), and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), his focus has been on innovative dosage deliverability strategies that primarily benefit individuals facing mental health challenges.
