The Benefits Of Using The Liposomal Encapsulation Technology

By Kristen Baird


The science of liposome can be traced back to mid-1960s, and is therefore considered very new in clinical medicine. Even with a lot of research and the knowledge that currently exists; this science is still in its trial stages. Liposomal encapsulation technology (LET) has been taunted as the next big thing in the clinical medicine.

Many scientists, researchers and industrialist alike agree that this technology is likely to revolutionize the oral pharmacological therapy and may soon be in realm of use by any common man. Currently, it provides a safer and a unique way of treating the racehorse without having to use the syringes and needles.

In this technology, phospholipid membrane (liposome) is used to encase a prescribed amount of pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of preventing their degradation as they pass through the gastrointestinal tract. This option offers an excellent transfer mechanism that is not available with other drug administration methods. The method is now used in other fields other than in clinical therapies. These include supplement manufacturers, topical moisturizers and the beauty product manufacturers among others.

Phospholipid liposome is used come up with a defense that is capable of repelling the negative impacts that can result from the body radicals, digestive juices, the alkaline solutions, and even salts. Since the protection only lasts when the compounds are on the way to their target to the moment they reach the targeted tissue, the cells in the targeted tissue immediately allows the compound in and transfers the same into the intracellular space making the method so effective.

The technology is so effective since it stems from the ability of liposomes to penetrate the cell walls and most other infective microorganisms. This gives it a winning advantage against most of pathogenic infections. In recent research findings, it was established that only 5 grams of Vitamin C that is enclosed in liposome is as effective as up to 50 grams of the same that is administered directly without the liposome casing.

The LET is a clinical therapy that is associated with numerous strengths as compared to most commonly used drug administration methods. The nutrients and active ingredients are transported directly to the point of the target, leaving little or no interference with the normal body functioning such as blood pressure, the balanced body pH, and other normal metabolic functions. This makes a lot of sense for the patient is able to recover with fewer side effects associated with the drug. It also comes with economic sense as it cuts down on the cost of clinical therapy.

The introduction of phospholipids into the body also comes with its advantages, the most common one being its anti aging properties. This is through its ability to cut down on serum lipids, decrease bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, and amplify red blood cell fluidity, decrease platelet aggregation, and triglyceride. It is also known to boost immunity, memory quality, exercise tolerance and offers liver protection among several other benefits.

Even with all these potential advantages, the studies are not conclusive of the safety of this technology. It is also advisable to design the most effective drug administration that is a cocktail of this and other conventional methods that have been used for centuries to attain the best results.




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