The bioavailability, metabolism and microbial modulation of curcumin-loaded nanodelivery systems

authored by

Ruxin Chang, Liran Chen, Muhammad Qamar, Yanjun Wen, Linzheng Li, Jiayin Zhang, Xing Li, Elham Assadpour, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Mohammad Saeed Kharazmi, Yuan Li, Seid Mahdi Jafari

Abstract

Curcumin (Cur), the major bioactive component of turmeric (Curcuma longa) possesses many health benefits. However, low solubility, stability and bioavailability restricts its applications in food. Recently, nanocarriers such as complex coacervates, nanocapsules, liposomes, nanoparticles, nanomicelles, have been used as novel strategies to solve these problems. In this review, we have focused on the delivery systems responsive to the environmental stimuli such as pH-responsive, enzyme-responsive, targeted-to-specific cells or tissues, mucus-penetrating and mucoadhesive carriers. Besides, the metabolites and their biodistribution of Cur and Cur delivery systems are discussed. Most importantly, the interaction between Cur and their carriers with gut microbiota and their effects of modulating the gut health synergistically were discussed comprehensively. In the end, the biocompatibility of Cur delivery systems and the feasibility of their application in food industry is discussed. This review provided a comprehensive review of Cur nanodelivery systems, the health impacts of Cur nanocarriers and an insight into the application of Cur nanocarriers in food industry.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development

External Organisation(s)

China Agricultural University
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Zhongda Hengyuan Biotechnology Stock Co., Ltd
Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR)
California Lutheran University

Type

Review article

Journal

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Volume

318

ISSN

0001-8686

Publication date

08.2023

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surfaces and Interfaces, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Colloid and Surface Chemistry

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2023.102933 (Access: Closed)