ADVANTAGES OF CAPSULES

　　· Unique mixes of ingredients are possible

　　· Sealed hard gelatin capsules can be good oxygen barriers

　　· Protection for sensitive ingredients

　　· Capsules can be opened to obtain powdered ingredients

　　· Reduced gastrointestinal irritation

　　· Odorless, tasteless, easy to swallow

　　· Oil and fat-soluble nutrient delivery

　　ADVANTAGES OF TABLETS

　　· Widely accepted, elegant

　　· Custom size, shape, and appearance

　　· Scored tablets make it possible for dose splitting; NOW Foods sells only a few · · scored tablets

　　· Typically have lower cost

　　· Preferred delivery for products with large amounts per serving due to compressibility

　　· Chewable tablets can be consumed by multiple demographics

　　· Controlled release agents used in tablets can aid specific nutrient uptake

　　· Low cost coatings for enteric delivery when necessary

　　· Dissolution control for quick, delayed, or extended release

　　DISADVANTAGES OF CAPSULES

　　· Bulky materials can result in large capsule size

　　· Ingredients can interact with capsule shell

　　· Limited fill weight based on capsule volumes

　　· Variation in fill volume is known to occur

　　Can be more costly

　　· Softgel contents restricted to a tight pH range

　　DISADVANTAGES OF TABLETS

　　· Potentially poor disintegration in the GI tract, unless properly controlled for disintegration

　　· Granulation technique can add heat/moisture to components

　　· Potential sensitivities to coatings

　　Hubei Humanwell Pharmaceutical Excipients Co., Ltd.provides Empty Gelatin Capsules, Pullulan Capsules, HPMC Capsules, HSVC. Capsules size of 00#, 0#, 1#, 2#, 3#, 4#, 5#. Customized color and logo printing is available.