Novel solid lipid microparticles of curcumin-soya lecithin complex

摘要

A composition and method of increasing the bioavailability of curcumin is provided. A synergistic combination of solid lipid micro-particles of curcumin-soya lecithin complex with natural lipid and surfactant provides increased bioavailability. The natural lipid and surfactant used is Palmitic acid and Poloxamer 188 respectively. Hence the pharmaceutical composition finds application in treatment of various metabolic diseases and also acts as effective anti-inflammatory agent, chemotherapeutic agent and chemo preventive agent.