Liposomal Vitamin C - For Immunity - 148 ml - Swanson

• The unique fat-soluble delivery system promotes optimal absorption and utilization of vitamin C.
• Delivers active nutrients to cells and tissues.
• Phospholipids are a gastrointestinal barrier, providing a gentler form of delivery.
• Highly bioavailable vitamin C with a natural citrus flavor.

Liposomal Vitamin C from Swanson Ultra is a state-of-the-art formula that encapsulates vitamin C in fat-soluble liposomes. These liposomes safely deliver the vitamin through the digestive system directly into the bloodstream for optimal bioavailability. It is gentler on the digestive tract than regular ascorbic acid, making it ideal for supplementing when higher intakes are required.
What is a liposome? Liposomes are tiny microscopic “bubbles” or spheres made of phospholipids that act as carriers, delivering active ingredients – in this case nutrients – directly into our cells and tissues. They are effective because their composition is similar to that of our own cells. The outer layer of our cells contains phospholipids, just like those that make up the liposome. If there are no suitable transporters on the cell surface to allow water-soluble vitamin C to penetrate the lipid layer of cell membranes, the vitamin can remain outside the cells and not provide its intended benefits to the body. Liposomal vitamin C is a unique delivery form that acts as a carrier, delivering active nutrients directly into our cells and tissues in a way that other delivery forms do not.
What makes a “true liposome” different? To form a true liposome, you must react the active ingredients with a phospholipid carrier to form tiny, uniform spheres that complete the shell and keep the active ingredient in a particle size of about 150 nanometers. You can’t just mix vitamin C with lecithin and call it a liposomal product, but some products look like that when analyzed.
The particle size, the manufacturing method, and the materials themselves are important. The phospholipid should not be hydroxylated or hydrogenated, and it should be as pure as possible. Liposomal Vitamin C uses phosphatidylcholine from non-GMO sunflower lecithin. This is desirable because phosphatidylcholine is one of the primary phospholipids in all cell membranes.
How do we know that liposomal delivery is better than other forms for delivering nutrients to our cells and tissues? Better absorption, greater bioavailability, better utilization – these are the main benefits of liposomes over other forms of dietary supplements; but there are more than just these three things to consider. In the case of vitamin C in particular, the liposomal form is better tolerated, making high-dose supplementation easier and more effective. Vitamin C is highly acidic and can cause digestive upset, diarrhea, and other unpleasant side effects when taken in large amounts. With liposomal vitamin C, the phospholipids serve as a barrier to the ascorbic acid entering the digestive tract, virtually eliminating digestive concerns.

Manufacturer: Swanson Health Products Inc., USA.