Liposomal Supplements

Liposomal supplements are easier for the body to absorb, and allow more of the active ingredient to reach the target area.

The active ingredient is ‘micro-encapsulated’ inside miniscule fat-like particles called phospholipids, thereby protecting it, allowing it to better survive the digestive process and enter the intestines. This means that there is a greater uptake of the active ingredient within cells, rather than just the blood stream – this results in a greater efficacy of treatment.

The liposome encapsulating the active ingredient is made up of the same phospholipids as our cell membranes, thus the body ‘recognises’ the supplement as its own material, leading to greater absorption rates. The liposome is then used in the body, meaning there are no ‘waste’ ingredients – unlike many supplements that require an inert carrier.

This form of supplement is rather expensive compared to the typical ingredients.