Unlocking Molecular Secrets: The Tricks of Making Cyclodextrin ComplexesEver wondered how to transform challenging compounds into powerful, effective solutions? Join us for the 7th episode of Carbohydrate Chronicles podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of cyclodextrins – these remarkable molecules with a unique truncated cone or donut shape and a hydrophobic cavity.Discover how they form inclusion complexes with a wide variety of molecules, dramatically increasing solubility, improving stability, enhancing wettability, and boosting bioavailability. Learn how these complexes can even mask undesirable properties like taste, smell, irritation, and toxicity.We'll uncover the critical importance of achieving true complexation and explore the diverse industrial techniques used to make these complexes on a large scale. From their traditional role as excipients to emerging novel applications in pharma and nutraceuticals, cyclodextrins are transforming product development across industries. Don't miss out on understanding these "friendly" molecules that can be incorporated into virtually any dosage form!