Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties of Beetroot-Based Dietary Supplements.

ABSTRACT: In the European Union, no specific requirements for the physicochemical parameters of dietary supplements have been established, contrary to the United States of America. This research aimed to assess the selected physical parameters of 31 commercially available beetroot-based dietary supplements in the form of tablets and capsules following the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) guidelines and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. There was also estimated zinc and iron content by atomic absorption spectroscopy with flame detection. Results showed that nine products did not meet the USP requirements. Seven supplements needed more than 30 min to disintegrate. Two products in the form of tablets did not pass the friability test because of cracking. The hardness values varied

SUBMITTER: Brzezinska J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8393586 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature