Lipid- and Protein-based Nanodelivery Systems

Abstract

Due to the bio-physicochemical properties, food-derived protein- and lipid-based nanodelivery systems are ideal for delivering bioactive compounds. However, numerous bioactive compounds have shown low aqueous solubility, poor bioavailability, and low dispersibility, resulting in a very low impact on health benefits. Being renewable, biodegradable, biocompatible, and amphipathic, lipid- and protein-derived nanodelivery systems can be an absolute carrier for these bioactive compounds to enhance bioavailability, stability, and controlled release in food and pharmaceutical practices. This chapter focuses on lipid- and protein-derived nanoformulations and their use in the loading and encapsulation of bioactive compounds, such as nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.