Vitamin C preparations are among the most popular dietary supplements. There are many reasons for the popularity of this substance. First of all, it contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system and to normal energy metabolism, as a powerful antioxidant it protects DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage, and helps reduce fatigue and tiredness 1. Suplementy mogą zawierać różne postaci witaminy C. Od jakiegoś czasu dużo mówi się o jej liposomalnej formie. Różnica między nią a tradycyjną witaminą C dotyczy głównie przyswajalności, ale nie tylko.
Many people believe that when they take a supplement, the body will automatically absorb the full dose of the substances it contains. However, this is not the case – we absorb only part of the portion of vitamins and minerals taken in capsule form. In the case of vitamin C, the rest is excreted with urine. The liposomal form of nutrients was invented precisely to increase their availability to the body. Many studies have been done to confirm its effectiveness.
How does liposomal vitamin C work?
Vitamin C is water-soluble, which means that the process of its penetration into cells is hindered. Its traditional form must pass through the digestive system – fighting stomach acid and enzymes – before it reaches the small intestine, where only part of it is absorbed. Liposomal vitamin C, an ingredient in Berimal, is surrounded by liposomes formed from phospholipids – fat-like substances that make up the cell membrane. It is essential for protecting cells from the external environment. Thanks to the protective layer of phospholipids, liposomal vitamin C can pass through the digestion process more efficiently. From the stomach it goes intact to the small intestine, where it is directly absorbed and penetrates the lymphatic system. From there it enters the bloodstream and ultimately those cells in the body that need it. These are the main differences between liposomal and traditional vitamin C, although protection from digestive juices and facilitation of penetration in the small intestine is not the only role of phospholipids. As an important building block of cell membranes, they ensure their elasticity and thus influence the proper functioning of many organs in the human body.
Liposomal vitamin C is a good choice for people who care about optimal absorption and who want to reap maximum benefits from taking this essential nutrient.
1ScientificOpinion on the substantiation of health claims related to vitamin C and reduction of tiredness and fatigue (…), „EFSA Journal” 2010, 8(10), https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1815