
Oral dissolving strips are changing the game for supplements.
An evolution in supplements
The supplement market is continuously evolving to meet the needs, preferences and expectations of consumers. And they are introduced to the latest trends constantly. These include not only the products themselves, but also the form in which they are taken, or delivered, into the system. It can be challenging just to keep up.
Pills, capsules, liquids, powders and chews are the most familiar and recognizable formats, and have been done for some time. However, with increasingly busy lifestyles, preferences are trending to the forms that are the most convenient, easiest to use and also the most effective. This is where oral dissolving strips make the most sense for a lot of people. More and more supplement and wellness products are being offered in this form, which can have many advantages over all other delivery forms.
About oral dissolving strips
Oral dissolving strips were first developed for pharmaceutical applications in the 1970s however, their first real introduction to the market was for non-prescription consumer products for breath freshening and sore throats. With advances in both manufacturing technology and drug research, they are now either available, or in development, for more drugs than ever before, as well as for many nutritional, supplement and wellness products. There is also a growing awareness, acceptance and preference for the use of oral dissolving strips among consumers.
Composed of multiple layers, oral dissolving strips can be place between the cheek and gum, or under, or on top of the tongue. The material used to make the film is designed to dissolve when it comes in contact with the wet saliva surface in the mouth (be it the cheek or tongue). As that occurs, the active ingredients are rapidly released and absorbed directly into the systemic circulation. The tissue inside the mouth and on the tongue has a thin, highly permeable membrane structure, over a very dense presence of capillaries. The thin walls of the capillaries diffuse blood directly to veins and arteries. Therefore, the molecules of the active ingredients are quickly and easily transported throughout the body, maximizing their effectiveness.
Advantages of oral dissolving strips
To begin with, most other forms of oral drugs, namely pills and capsules, contain as much as 60% excipients - unnecessary "junk" - that has been added for stability or bulk. With oral dissolving films, there is neither the room, nor the need for additives beyond the supplement ingredients themselves. Other oral forms, such as gummies and lozenges, can also contain excipients, and often contain sugar as well. Even some liquid supplements can have additives or sugars. By design of the manufacturing process itself, there is simply no room for anything additional on an oral dissolving strip. Manufacturing tolerances also create very accurate and consistent dosing.Â
Convenience is another advantage of oral dissolving strips. Packaged as individual strips, they are easy to carry and use at any time or place of choice. They also do not need to be taken with water, like pills and capsules, or mixed with any liquid, like powders are. They also provide accurate and consistent dosing.
The biggest advantage of oral dissolving strips is their bioavailability. Bioavailability is the amount of a given substance that enters the circulation when introduced to the body, along with the ability of that substance to be absorbed and used by the body. Because the ingredients of the strips are absorbed in the mouth, they avoid the destructive effects of first-pass metabolism, such as occurs in the digestive tract with stomach acid. The increased bioavailability of supplements dissolved orally maximizes their strength and benefits. Taken this way, they have been shown to be more effective than liquid supplements. In fact, one study, comparing oral supplement administration to B12 intramuscular injections, found the oral administration to be superior in effectiveness. Overall,
For Energy, for Sleep, for Vitality
As a leader in oral dissolving strips for sexual wellness and weight loss prescriptions, Riize is applying the same excellence in product development and manufacturing of oral dissolving strips for lifestyle supplements. These non-prescription dissolving strips are now available to increase your energy, enhance your sleep and boost your libido and vitality in the bedroom.
Riize Energy Strips
For a quick, clean boost of energy, these oral dissolving strips provide a specially formulated compound of caffeine, L-theanine, B12, and electrolytes. They go to work immediately, for added energy, alertness and concentration, without added anxiety or stress. Â
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Riize Sleep Strips
Once dissolved, these strips quickly act to promote restful sleep and feelings of overall well-being. Using the combined benefits of Valerian root, melatonin, L-theanine and vitamin B6.
Riize Extra Strips
This fast-acting strip is designed with natural ingredients of Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, selenium and chromium to increase vitality during intimacy, and enhance libido and sexual health.
The ingredients in all Riize strips are 100% natural, in a vegan base, with no added sugars. They go to work up to 5X faster, and are 10X more efficient than other supplement forms. Our expertise and experience in providing pharmaceutical oral dissolving strips through our telemedicine platform has given us a clear advantage in now providing the best in oral supplement strips to perfectly enhance your lifestyle and personal wellness.
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