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, composed 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.

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 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 large dose will not deliver what the body needs, as there s only so much that 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.

AbsorbX liposomes are all-natural, free from: artificial preservatives, alcohol, soy, gluten and glycerin. Made under the highest standards (GMP) and packaged in a glass bottle.