Title: Nanoparticles In Human Nutrition: Enhancing Nutrient Delivery And Bioavailability For Improved Health Outcomes
Authors: Evangelina O. Ohaeri, Chukwu Rita Mmesoma, Joseph E. Inya
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 115-126
Publication Date: 2025/01/28
Abstract:
Nanomaterials are particles whose dimensions read between 1-100 billionths (1-100 x 10-9 nm). Nanotechnology has the potential to greatly improve the bioavailability and efficiency of food-based bioactive substances when used for human nutrition. There are many ways in which nanoparticles (NPs) can be used to enhance nutrient absorption and guarantee the safety of food. One of the ways is the encapsulating of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants inside nanoparticles and the techniques involved in improving food materials with nanoparticles include nanoencapsulation strategies which involve the fabrication of nanofibres, nanocomposites, and nanoemulsions. The possibility of nutrition-based nanotechnology in terms of cost and the nutritional absorption can be investigated in order to enhance biofortification. Despite encouraging development and improvement of food through nanotechnology, there are still many unanswered questions about regulation and safety that need more studies. Consequently, nanotechnology's promise has the ability to usher in new uses and substantial improvements in the food industry, which would be good for people's diets.