Diuretics have always played an important role for many consumers. With the increase in sedentary lifestyle, pathologies related to the urinary tract still seem to be a big problem, requiring ever greater research into substances capable of increasing diuresis. Diuretic supplements are one of the pillars of this fight, with an ever-greater focus on the use of natural substances.

Essential oils play an important role in this field, being particularly suitable for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. IPS has selected three particularly effective ones. First of all: the juniper. Thanks to its antiseptic and antirheumatic characteristics, this is a valid aid for stimulating the renal epithelium and therefore possesses diuretic properties of vital importance. Caraway and star anise are also indicated to produce diuretic supplements, thanks to the intrinsic characteristics of their essential oil.

However, essential oils have two critical points in particular: stability and, in some cases, the taste, sometimes too pungent for the consumer. This last criticality is then joined by another problem: the effective dose. Especially when this is quite high, the intensity of the flavor can be particularly annoying.

These obstacles have been effectively overcome by IPS, thanks to the use of microencapsulation by coacervation. The advantages of this technology are many and allow to create diuretic supplements that are infinitely more effective than traditional ones.

The presence of a polymeric membrane protects the active substance from degradation and oxidation, thus prolonging the stability of the oil and allowing the masking of odors and flavors.

But the biggest advantage is in terms of dosage. The microcapsules can in fact contain a concentration of the active ingredients up to 87%, a dose which is then conveyed directly into the intestinal tract where its effectiveness is maximized.

That of diuretic food supplements is certainly a growing market. Focusing on versatile and cutting-edge products, such as microencapsulated active ingredients, can therefore be a winning choice for the future.