What are liposomes?

A liposome is a vesicle, like a bubble, with a membrane (layer) that resembles our very own cell membrane. This is known as a phospholipid bilayer, comprised of a hydrophilic ‘water-loving’ head, which turns towards the water, and a hydrophobic ‘water-hating’ tail, which turns away. These wrap around the nutrient to encapsulate it.

Liposomal benefits

This protective bilayer carries the entrapped nutrient(s) after ingestion, and during transit throughout the body, essentially acting like a small cell. A phospholipid is good fat, which shields the nutrients from degradation by enzymes in the mouth and the gastrointestinal tract and delivers them through the small intestine to where they need to be; in our blood, cells and tissues.

Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Liposomal delivery is superior for both. If it’s a water-soluble nutrient, for instance, like Vitamin C, your body will not store the majority of the nutrients and it will be excreted fairly quickly through urine. Even a huge dose will not deliver what the body needs, as only so much can be absorbed at a time. There is also the disadvantage of gastrointestinal discomfort.

Whilst liposomes are now at the forefront in the field of nutrition and dietary supplementation, for effective nutrient delivery, they were actually discovered back in 1964 by Alec Bangham, a haematologist based in Cambridge. Since then they have been mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry, for efficient drug delivery, to target and reach specific cells.

Liposomes are considered to be the next generation advancement for dietary supplementation.

Ingredients / nutrients used

Liposomal Allicin

Bioavailable source of Allicin, a powerful molecule produced when Garlic is crushed, which can help with a number of health problems.

Liposomal B12

Contributes to normal energy, homocysteine metabolism, red blood cell formation, nervous system health, psychological function and immune system.

Liposomal CoQ10

A molecule naturally produced in the body, which helps to support mitochondria, the ‘battery cells’ of the body. Many medications can deplete CoQ10 levels, which also reduce with age.

Liposomal Curcumin

A compound found in Turmeric, with over 1,800 studies on Pub Med illustrating wide reaching health benefits.

*Note, Turmeric is different to Curcumin.

Liposomal Glutathione

A powerful antioxidant which helps to support detoxification pathways in the body.

Liposomal Resveratrol

Found in the skin of grapes and several plants, produced when the plant is under attack as part of a defence mechanism.

Liposomal Thiamine / B1

Thiamine (B1) is a vitamin found in foods

*Contributes to normal: energy yielding metabolism, nervous system, psychological function and function of the heart.

Liposomal Vitamin C

A master antioxidant with multiple health benefits. Linus Pauling, two times Nobel prize winner, illustrated health problems linked to a Vitamin C deficiency throughout his 30 years of biomedical research.

*Contributes to normal: collagen formation for blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, teeth, energy, nervous system, psychological function, protects cells from oxidative stress, reduces tiredness & fatigue, increases iron absorption and for the normal function of the immune system.

Liposomal Magnesium

Possibly the most important mineral involved in over 450+ biochemical reactions in the body! It is suggested many of the population is deficient in magnesium as there is less magnesium in food, compared to 50+ years ago.

*Contributes to normal; energy, electrolyte balance, nervous system, muscle function, protein synthesis, psychological function, bones, teeth and cell division. 

Liposomal Vitamin B6

A key B vitamin that helps the body to use and store energy from protein and carbohydrates in food.

*Contributes to normal; cysteine synthesis, energy, nervous system, homocysteine metabolism, protein & glycogen metabolism, psychological function, red blood cell formation, and hormonal activity.

Liposomal Vitamin D3

The body produces Vitamin D from cholesterol, after sun exposure/ UV light. Most of the population are deficient in the UK and the Government has issued advice for dietary supplementation.

*Contributes to normal: absorption of calcium, blood calcium levels, bones, teeth, muscle function and immune system.

Liposomal Vitamin k2

An important fat-soluble vitamin that works nicely with Vitamin D.

*Contributes to normal; blood clotting and normal bones. 

Liposomal Zinc

An essential trace mineral with multiple functions in the body and can stimulate over 100 different enzymes. The body does not naturally produce zinc.

*Contributes to normal; DNA synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, cognitive function, fertility, macronutrient metabolism, metabolism of fatty acids, Vitamin A, bones, hair, nails, skin, vision, protects cells from oxidative stress and normal immune system.

*authorised health claims from EU Directive on nutrition & health

AbsorbX full liposomal range…

AbsorbX001, Liposomal Vitamin C click here

AbsorbX003, Liposomal Vitamin D3K2, click here

AbsorbX004, Liposomal Immune, click here

AbsorbX005, Liposomal Magnesium with B6, click here

AbsorbX007, Liposomal Glutathione with Vitamin C, click here

AbsorbX012, Liposomal B12, click here