An examination of natural bio-enhancers and how they are used in contemporary medicine

Abstract

A Bioenhancer is an agent without exhibiting any usual pharmacological activity of its own at the dose employed, it is capable of increasing the bioavailability and bio efficacy of a specific medicine with which it is coupled. They are a radically new idea in modern medicine. They are quite effective when combined with several drug classes such as antibiotics, antituberculosis, and antiviral drugs. They enhance the oral absorption of vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, amino acids, and other nutrients. They act through several mechanisms which may affect mainly the absorption process and drug metabolism. They can be classified based on their natural origin and a different mechanism of action elicited by them when combined with a drug to achieve maximum bioavailability. They play a major role in modern medicine. Most bio-enhancers are natural in origin with herbal nature so they have an unlimited source which adds more benefits as it does not require large finances to extract, prepare or produce the bioenhancer. Different kinds of bioenhancer include Piperine, Allicin, Niaziridin, Glycyrrhizin, Aloe vera, Ginger, capsaicin, Naringin, and curcumin.