Trusted by over 500 brand partners
Revolutionizing Supplement Delivery
Convenient, fast-absorbing, high-quality oral dissolving film strips designed for accurate dosing and reliable performance.
Our proprietary FlashRelease™ technology delivers:
- ⚡ Faster absorption than traditional formats
- ✅ Accurate dosing with every strip
- 🙌 Delightful, convenient experience that improves compliance
FlashReleaseTM: Designed to Bypass Digestion
Rapid Absorption, Proven Efficacy
Precision Formulations
Premium Ingredients
Premium Ingredients for Maximum Efficacy
We source the highest quality, rigorously tested ingredients to ensure consistent performance and reliable results across every formulation.
Why Choose Oral Dissolving Film Strips
Modern Supplement Delivery With Fewer Barriers
Oral dissolving films melt on the tongue within seconds, allowing active ingredients to enter the oral mucosa before moving into systemic circulation. This avoids common barriers associated with tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids.
Core Advantages
Quick
Rapid dissolution with no swallowing required.
Convenient:
Water-free, portable, and ready anytime.
Precise:
Consistent dosing in every individually packaged strip.
Effective:
Reduces first-pass digestive loss to support improved absorption.
ODFs are an effective alternative for anyone who struggles with swallowing pills, dislikes powders, or wants a simpler, more efficient delivery format.
FlashRelease™ Technology Explained
An Engineered, Performance-Driven Delivery System
Not all dissolving films function the same. FlashRelease™ is built around controlled material science to ensure:
- Predictable dissolution time
- High surface-area exposure
- Stable film integrity
- Optimized buccal permeability
Core Structural Specifications
- Film area: 25–45 mm × 20 mm
- Thickness: 0.08–0.12 mm
- Structure: Single-layer matrix
- Polymers: Pullulan, HPMC, cellulose derivatives
- Plasticizers: Vegetable glycerin
- Saliva inducers: Citric acid, malic acid
Each component is selected to influence dissolution rate, flexibility, mouthfeel, and nutrient permeation, ensuring a reliable and consistent strip experience every time.
Bioavailability Study – Oral Dissolving Film vs. Other Dosage Forms
Oral Dissolving Films (ODFs) can enhance bioavailability thanks to their rapid dissolution in saliva and fast nutrient uptake through the buccal mucosa [5]. With no need for water and minimal dependency on digestion, ODFs offer a more efficient pathway for nutrient delivery.
A comparative study evaluated the dissolution performance of an optimized ODF against powdered actives and a standard tablet. The goal was to measure how effectively the film increased dissolution rate, an essential factor for improving nutrient availability.
Why Buccal Absorption Matters
The buccal mucosa offers a uniquely efficient route for nutrient delivery:
- Predictable dissolution time
- Direct entry into systemic circulation
- Avoids gastrointestinal breakdown
- Reduces first-pass metabolism
Because the strip dissolves directly in the mouth, it allows for pre-gastric absorption—a key advantage not available in tablets, capsules, or powders.
Oral and Intravenous Melatonin Bioavailability Study
This crossover study examined the pharmacokinetics of oral and intravenous melatonin in healthy male volunteers. Oral melatonin showed rapid absorption, with a Tmax of 41 minutes. Cmax and AUC measurements varied significantly between participants.
Elimination half-lives for oral and IV forms were 54 minutes and 39 minutes, respectively. Oral melatonin demonstrated a bioavailability of just 3%, with notable variability between subjects [7].
Permeation Study – Oral Dissolving Film vs. Other Dosage Forms
Permeability studies highlight the importance of selecting a suitable mucosal membrane when evaluating delivery systems. Many small-animal buccal tissues (such as those from rabbits and rats)are highly keratinised, making them less representative of human oral mucosa [6].
Chicken buccal mucosa, by contrast, is non-keratinised and structurally similar to human oral lining. For this reason, it is widely accepted as a more accurate model. This study compared permeation from an optimized ODF with pure powder across freshly excised chicken buccal mucosa [5].
Premium Ingredients for Maximum Efficacy
We source high-quality, clinically supported ingredients to ensure reliable performance across our formulations.
- Affron
- Lycored
- Mecobalactive
- Zynamite S
- Delfinol
- UC-II
Each ingredient undergoes rigorous testing for:
- Purity
- Potency
- Stability
- Compatibility with ODF matrices
Oral Dissolving Films Have Overcome These Challenges.
Oral Dissolving Films (ODFs) dissolve more rapidly than most conventional dosage forms. They’re less fragile than fast-disintegrating tablets and require no specialised packaging. Each strip can be carried individually without a secondary container, making them highly portable.
Unlike many liquid products that suffer from stability issues, ODFs remain consistently dosed and ready to use straight from the manufacturer. There’s no need for shaking, measuring, or additional preparation, just a clean, reliable delivery format every time.
So why make the change to ODFs
Consumers increasingly prefer thin-film delivery due to its easy administration and low choking risk. Oral dissolving films are especially beneficial for pediatric, geriatric, psychiatric, and pet applications, where swallowing tablets can be difficult or unsafe. Because each strip is individually packaged, dosing remains convenient and discreet.
Who Benefits Most From ODFs
Oral dissolving films provide a practical alternative for groups where swallowing tablets or capsules is challenging:
- Children (low choking risk)
- Older adults
- Individuals with dysphagia
- Psychiatric populations
- Pets
- Travellers and on-the-go consumers
Their ease of use makes ODFs suitable for both daily routines and situations where water isn’t available.
Functional Advantages of ODF Delivery
Beyond accessibility, ODFs offer several performance-driven benefits:
- Water-free, no-swallow dosing
- Discreet and portable
- Reduced gastrointestinal irritation
- Lower required dosing
- Consistent, pre-measured delivery
- Supports improved absorption by minimising digestive breakdown
Their ease of use makes ODFs suitable for both daily routines and situations where water isn’t available.
About Oral Dissolving Film Strips
Oral dissolving films offer a modern, hassle-free way to deliver nutrients. These compact strips melt quickly on the tongue, enabling efficient absorption without the need for water or bulky packaging. Designed for on-the-go use, this delivery method redefines convenience while supporting consistent daily wellness routines.
Formulation
Nutrastrips Oral Dissolving Films are made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients and contain no fillers, sugar, gluten, soy, or common allergens.
Each formulation includes:
Plasticisers like vegetable glycerin
Polymers such as Pullulan, Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC), and pectin
Saliva-stimulating agents such as citric acid
Natural colouring, sweeteners, and flavouring agents
Active ingredients (API) specific to the intended effect
Crafted for Optimal Performance
Every Nutrastrip is engineered with a precise blend of functional components, each selected to optimise film performance, stability, and nutrient delivery.
Active Ingredients (API)
Active ingredients typically make up 1–30% of the film, depending on the formulation. Their characteristics—whether water-, oil-, or alcohol-based…Read More
Polymers
Polymers provide the structural matrix of the film, determining its strength, flexibility, and dissolution profile. We primarily use pullulan, a naturally…Read More
Plasticizers
Plasticizers represent 0.2–10% of the formulation and ensure the film remains flexible rather than brittle. Vegetable glycerin…Read More
Active Ingredients (API)
Active ingredients typically make up 1–30% of the film, depending on the formulation. Their characteristics—whether water-, oil-, or alcohol-based…Read More
Polymers
Polymers provide the structural matrix of the film, determining its strength, flexibility, and dissolution profile. We primarily use pullulan, a naturally…Read More
Plasticizers
Plasticizers represent 0.2–10% of the formulation and ensure the film remains flexible rather than brittle. Vegetable glycerin…Read More
Active Ingredients (API)
Active ingredients typically make up 1–30% of the film, depending on the formulation. Their characteristics—whether water-, oil-, or alcohol-based…Read More
Certified US Production
Our five manufacturing lines ensure consistent, high-quality output.
strips per day
1
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strips monthly
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strips annually
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Can I customize the formulations you offer?
Yes. Nutrastrips offers flexible formulation options to support your specific goals. You can choose from our existing product lineup or work with our team to customize ingredients, flavors, dosing, and performance characteristics. Whether you’re refining an existing concept or building something entirely new, we collaborate with you to create a solution that aligns with your brand vision and customer needs.
What is FlashRelease Technology?
FlashRelease™ Technology is Nutrastrips proprietary oral dissolving film system, engineered to optimize how each strip dissolves, feels, and performs. It combines precise film composition, structure, and manufacturing controls to support rapid dissolve time, consistent delivery, and a smooth user experience.
How does Nutrastrips ensure product quality and safety?
At NutraStrips, we pride ourselves on product quality and safety are at the core of everything we do. We carefully source our ingredients from trusted, reputable suppliers and verify their identity, purity, and potency before use.
Each batch is produced under controlled conditions and undergoes quality checks to confirm it meets our internal standards before being released. Our oral strips delivery system is designed for precise dosing and easy use, helping ensure a reliable experience with every strip.
We are committed to transparency, responsible fromulation, and continuous quality improvements so our customers can feel confident in the safety and effectiveness of every Nutrastrips product.
What is the typical lead time for a new product launch?
Most projects move from concept to production within 8-10 weeks, depending on formulation complexity, size of order, ingredient sourcing, packaging requirements, and stability considerations. Because every product is unique, timelines can vary. Your dedicated sales executive will work with you to define milestones and provide a clear schedule from development through launch.
Meet the Team Leading the Supplement Revolution.
As the industry leader in oral dissolving films, Nutrastrips helps brands innovate, differentiate, and grow with confidence.
- Certified Quality: NSF-certified, U.S.-based production for total peace of mind.
- Expert Innovation: Transform product ideas into cutting-edge oral strips consumers love.
- Market Leadership: Partner with the team trusted by 500+ brands nationwide.