Tips On Why Liposome Improves Drug And Nutrient Absorption

By Wanda Vaughn


Liposomes have been used as a carrier system for the targeted delivery of medications since the 1970s, in a procedure designed to deliver the drug directly to the specific organ or part of the body. Liposomes also provide a slow-release element and help to reduce the toxicity which some drugs have. In recent years, the use of liposomes to increase the absorbency of vitamins and other nutrients has gained popularity and this aspect of the liposome will be discussed here.

A liposome is described as a fluid-filled pouch, microscopic in size, which has phospholipids in its walls. These phospholipids are identical to those found naturally in cell membranes throughout the body. Liposomes can directly deliver substances to the cells and into the blood stream much more efficiently than the body is able to on its own.

The type of lipids that are needed for cell regeneration and repair in the body are also part of a liposome. As the modern lifestyle and diet have greatly impacted the health of cell walls, this aspect of the make-up of liposomes enhances the ability of the cells to take up nutrients and oxygen. The health of cells in the body is therefore improved as a result of liposomal delivery.

Research has shown that there are several life threatening conditions which can be effectively treated using a liposomal delivery system. These include Parkinson's disease, autism, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, congestive heart disease and even aging.

Many nutrients and drugs are not absorbed very efficiently by the body and a liposome delivery system greatly enhances this absorption. For example, Co enzyme Q10 has an average absorption rate of three to five percent but when combined with a liposome, this increases to an incredible 90 percent or more.

Liposomal Encapsulation Technology or LET allows the active ingredient in many pharmaceuticals and nutrient supplements to reach the area of the body they are targeting. Many oral drugs and supplements are degraded during their passage through the digestive tract, limiting their strength and efficacy. Dosages can be reduced up to fifteen times the normal dose because of the efficiency of the system, saving money and reducing possible toxicity.

One good example of the use of LET is with vitamin C. Vitamin C is renowned for its ability to neutralize free radicals and is recognized as a factor in the treatment of many ailments. Humans are not able to produce vitamin C in the body and so it needs to be taken in through diet. Oral vitamin C supplements have a low absorption rate and a slow assimilation rate. Previously, the best way to get high doses of the vitamin was with intravenous injections which increased its absorption. LET enhances the transfer of vitamin C directly to the cells, greatly improving its uptake, even over injections, without any side effects.

Nutrition companies have started to use LET in some of their oral dietary and nutritional over-the-counter supplements. Check out what is available in the liposome technology when shopping for supplements. Do some research into how to make your own liposome nutritional supplements yourself at home.




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