Liposomal supplements

The term 'liposomal' originates from Latin; 'lipos' means fat. Liposomes are tiny, fat-like spheres that protect vitamins and minerals from, among other things, stomach acid. These small liposomal spheres ensure that the nutrients in a supplement are better absorbed by our bodies. Liposomes facilitate a slow, gradual release of the active substances, thereby improving their absorption.   

Because liposomes have a structure similar to our body's own cell membrane, they are recognised by the body as native cells. This allows the contents of the liposome to be directly absorbed into our body cells. As a result, liposomal supplements have greater bioavailability and are absorbed more quickly than standard supplements. 

Research into the efficacy of liposomal techniques is promising. It appears that the bioavailability of certain liposomal supplements can be almost 7 times higher than that of 'normal' supplements. In other studies, absorption was even more than 16 times higher.