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Rethinking nutrient delivery.

Conventional delivery assumes a healthy gut. For billions of people, that assumption is wrong.

2 billion+

people are affected by micronutrient deficiencies.

Transparent capsule containing green and violet nutrient microspheres.

  • 30% of the global population is affected by micronutrient deficiencies.

  • 40% of older adults in hospitals are at risk of malnutrition.

  • 70% of endurance athletes experience GI distress during training and racing.

Why current solutions fall short.

No molecular-level responsiveness

Fixed barriers cannot adapt to changing conditions.

Loss before absorption

Premature release can expose sensitive ingredients to acid and enzymes.

Mechanical fragility

Heat and shear during processing can compromise a fixed shell.

Poor solubility

Poor solubility can leave less of an ingredient available for absorption.

We translate supramolecular chemistry into precision nutrient delivery.

Technology

Supramolecular Hydrogel Microcapsules

Conceptual supramolecular network with interconnected green and violet units.

Instead of permanent covalent bonds, we use reversible, non-covalent interactions that allow our materials to adapt and respond to changing conditions.

Protection
Designed to protect bioactive ingredients within the hydrogel matrix.
Targeted release
Reversible interactions enable controlled nutrient release.
Dynamic & adaptive
Materials respond to changing conditions in their surroundings.
Biocompatible
Designed with biocompatibility in mind.

Dynamic by Design

  1. Conceptual glass-like hydrogel capsule protecting a green nutrient core.

    Protect

    Nutrients are held and protected within the hydrogel matrix.

  2. Conceptual intact hydrogel capsule retaining nutrients within a violet core.

    Transport

    The matrix retains nutrients as the surrounding conditions change.

  3. Conceptual opening hydrogel membrane releasing green and violet nutrient particles.

    Release

    When the interactions loosen, nutrients can be released.

Applications

One platform. New possibilities.

For sports nutrition and endurance brands

Performance nutrition

Precise nutrient delivery for sports nutrition and endurance.

For nutrition and health companies

Fortified foods

Protection for sensitive micronutrients during processing and storage.

For research teams and clinical organisations

Specialised healthcare

Research and clinical applications where precision, stability and bioavailability are critical.

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The people
behind nootrish.

Supramolecular chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation and commercial strategy. Together in Cambridge.

Contact the team
Portrait of Aleksandra Nox

An experienced nanomaterial and supramolecular chemist with expertise in process development and a drive for translating innovative materials into impactful technologies.

Aleksandra Nox

Co-Founder & Technical Lead

Portrait of Prof. Oren Scherman

Director of the Melville Laboratory for Polymer Synthesis at the University of Cambridge, a world-leading expert in dynamic supramolecular polymer and hydrogel chemistry.

Prof. Oren Scherman

Co-Founder & Scientific Consultant

Portrait of Dr Kamil Sokolowski

Supramolecular chemist specializing in responsive systems, with entrepreneurial experience in translating research into commercially viable technologies.

Dr Kamil Sokolowski

Co-founder & Tech Transfer Consultant

Portrait of Marika Nox

A sales and product marketing leader in global industries, with experience founding and scaling her own businesses, backed by more than a decade of experience in senior positions.

Marika Nox

Co-founder & Commercial Consultant