How Can You Use Nano ?

Nano processing has numerous uses in many different industries – our focus here will be on applications for food, drink, health, and wellness.

Nano-enhanced vitamin supplements

Nano‑enhanced vitamin supplements use nanoencapsulation, a technology that wraps vitamins inside ultra‑small carriers (1–100 nm). These carriers protect the vitamins, help them dissolve better, and deliver them more efficiently into the bloodstream.

This approach is widely discussed in nutrition and food‑science research as a way to overcome the poor solubility, instability, and low bioavailability of many vitamins

Common Vitamins Delivered via Nano‑Encapsulation

  • nano‑vitamin D – improved absorption for bone and immune health
  • nano‑vitamin C – enhanced stability and antioxidant activity
  • nano‑B12 – better uptake for energy and neurological support
  • nano‑folate – improved stability for prenatal and metabolic health
  • nano‑multivitamins – broad‑spectrum absorption boost
  • nano‑liposomal blends – popular in liquid supplements

Nano‑emulsified flavors

Nano‑emulsions help flavors disperse more evenly, making foods taste richer with less additive.

Nano‑encapsulated antioxidants & polyphenols

Compounds like curcumin or resveratrol are delivered more effectively when nano‑sized.

Nano‑structured low‑fat foods

Nano‑emulsions mimic the mouthfeel of fats, allowing creamy textures with fewer calories.

Nano-CBD and nano-caffeine beverages

Nano‑CBD and nano‑caffeine drinks use nano‑emulsification, a process that breaks oily, water‑insoluble compounds into tiny droplets below 100 nm. At this size, the droplets stay suspended in water, absorb more efficiently, and act faster in the body.

This is why nano‑beverages are becoming a major category in wellness drinks.

Common Active Ingredients Delivered via Nano-Emulsions

  • nano‑CBD – for relaxation, recovery, and stress support
  • nano‑caffeine – or fast, smooth energy
  • nano‑adaptogens – like ashwagandha or ginseng
  • nano‑nootropics – like L‑theanine or alpha‑GPC
  • nano‑terpenes – for flavor and functional effects

Nano-emulsified vitamins & nutrients

Vitamin D, C, B‑complex, omega‑3s, and antioxidants are nano‑encapsulated to increase absorption and stability in drinks.

Clarity and stability improvements

Nano‑particles prevent separation in juices, teas, and plant‑based drinks, improving clarity and shelf stability.

Nano-enabled sports & energy drinks

Electrolytes, amino acids, and functional ingredients are nano‑delivered for faster absorption and better solubility.

Nano-formulated pain-relief and topical therapies

Nano‑formulated pain‑relief products use nanocarriers (extremely small particles engineered to transport active ingredients) to help pain‑relief compounds penetrate the skin more effectively and act faster. These nanocarriers can be made from lipids, polymers, gels, or other biocompatible materials.

Real-World Consumer Products Using This Technology

  • nano‑pain creams – marketed for arthritis, back pain, and sports recovery
  • nano‑CBD balms – faster absorption than traditional CBD topicals
  • nano‑capsaicin patches – used for neuropathic pain
  • drug‑free nano pain patches – some use nanostructures to modulate nerve signals

Nano-cosmetics and skincare

Common in sunscreens (nano‑zinc oxide, nano‑titanium dioxide), moisturizers, and anti‑aging products for:

  • Better skin penetration
  • Transparent appearance
  • UV protection

Nano-liposomal supplements

Liposomes at the nanoscale deliver nutrients like glutathione, vitamin C, and NAD+ more effectively.

Nano‑curcumin and herbal extracts

Curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin, and other poorly absorbed botanicals become far more bioavailable when nano‑encapsulated.