Iranian Scientists Use Nanotechnology for Production of Anti-Osteoporosis Calcium Tablets
The nano-based supplement, which can be consumed daily, helps maintain the health and strength of bones and teeth in adults. Liposomal formulation - a means of transporting nanomaterials and drugs in the body which plays several roles in increasing the effectiveness of active pharmaceutical ingredients - in this product increases its effectiveness in the absorption process.
This product contains 500 mg of elemental calcium (in the form of nanoliposomes), 150 mg of elemental magnesium (in the form of magnesium oxide), 10 mg of elemental zinc (in the form of zinc gluconate), and 1,200 international units of vitamin D3.
The company has also made numerous other nano-based products, including zinc and iron supplements.
In a relevant development in November, Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company had also succeeded in production of medicinal supplements to prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's and treat the disease.
“The products that we have made in the nanotechnology field are drugs for prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and this complementary drug is produced in the form of candy and chewing gum,” said Maria Beyhaqqi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company stationed at Mashhad’s Salamat Park.
Noting that the two effective ingredients of this drug, namely fencol and quercetin were formulated in nano sizes, she said, “This formulation was used to produce medicine in the form of chewing gum and candy, but since these drugs are mostly prescribed for the elderly, we offered this formulation in the form of syrup, which has therapeutic properties.”
“This drug is based on the expression of a series of genes that lead to the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease, and the nanoparticles used in this medicinal supplement reduce the expression of genes or prevent their expression,” Beyhaqqi said.
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