Protection of probiotics filled in non-coated Capsugel® DRcaps® acid-resistant hypromellose capsules

The aim of the study was to compared the use of gelatin and DRcaps® acid resistant Hypromellose hard capsules for the intestinal delivery of probiotics. Whereas classical gelatin capsules disintegrated under the simulated stomach conditions, DRcaps® capsules with their gastric acid resistance allowed to overcome the stomach conditions.

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