Have you ever looked at the supplement you are taking and wonder, is this even potent? Or even works? I am sure many people have. It's a natural thought when doing something over time and seeing no results. Well, breakthrough science has satisfied many doubters as they now feel their supplements work. Liposomal encapsulation is the new science in the supplement world. It ensures nutrients make it through your digestive system and into the bloodstream, where they are absorbed better in your cells. By surrounding compounds in a protective bubble, this delivery method can be a game-changer for compounds that are typically poorly absorbed, boasting better bioavailability, faster results, and lower dosage requirements.
In this article, we explore everything there is to know about liposomes and the new breakthrough delivery method.
Liposomal Delivery: What's the difference
Taking supplements is easy, but absorbing them? That’s the real challenge.
That’s where liposomal delivery changes the game. It wraps nutrients in tiny, fat-like bubbles called liposomes, designed to look and act like your own cell membranes. These microscopic spheres protect the good stuff from being destroyed by your stomach, so more of it actually reaches your bloodstream and gets used by your body where it matters most. (1)
This matters even more for nutrients that your body finds hard to absorb on its own like glutathione, which are usually broken down before they can even make it into your system. (2) Liposomal encapsulation works by protecting nutrients through digestion, so more of the effective nutrients actually make it to your cells, right where it’s used.
Your benefit for using Liposomal Supplements
The main reason for using these types of supplements would be to boost absorption. Liposomal encapsulation allows for faster, more targeted absorption, thanks to liposomes made from phospholipids, the same building blocks as your cell membranes. (3) This natural compatibility helps them fuse effortlessly with cells, delivering nutrients directly where they’re needed most.
Plus, because more of the ingredients are absorbed, you might not need to take as much to achieve the same (or better) results, meaning you may even spend less on supplements in the long run (4). If you’ve got a sensitive stomach or struggle with side effects from certain supplements, liposomal delivery can make a big difference.
It’s often used for nutrients like iron known for causing nausea or digestive discomfort because it’s gentler on your system and easier to absorb.
Liposomal Delivery in the Real World
Want to see how this plays out in the world with studies? Here are a few highlighting what really happens when you take liposomal supplements and just how effective they can be:
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Curcumin: In an animal model published in Molecules, liposomal curcumin was shown to be significantly more effective than a standard curcumin formula at improving diabetes-related biomarkers. (5)
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Vitamin C: In one human study, liposomal vitamin C was better absorbed than a standard vitamin C formulation and led to 27% and 20% higher peak concentrations in both plasma and leukocytes, respectively. (6)
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Glutathione: Studies show that liposomal formulations can help optimize the absorption of glutathione, an antioxidant that is typically not taken up by the cells due to its low bioavailability. (7) According to a human study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, liposomal supplementation increased glutathione levels in blood and immune cells within two weeks, reduced markers of oxidative stress, and enhanced immune function, including up to a 400% boost in natural killer cell activity. (8)
Conclusion
Liposomal delivery is a game-changer for getting the most out of your supplements especially for difficult to absorb nutrients like glutathione. By shielding these compounds through digestion, delivering them directly into your cells, this technology boosts both absorption and efficacy. The result? A smarter, more efficient supplement routine with fewer side effects, stronger results, and real long-term results for your health and longevity.
