Liposomes are tiny little parcels of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants. etc enclosed by a phospholipid membrane * similar to the membrane that surrounds the cells in our body. (see more on phospholipids below). In the context of nutritional supplements, liposomes serve as more efficient delivery vehicles to our cells, with the protective membrane shielding the nutrients from degradation in the harsh acidic environment of the stomach. Because the membrane of the liposomes is so similar to our cell membranes, when they reach the intestine these liposomes can be quickly absorbed into the blood through the cells lining the intestinal wall. From there, they can quickly and effectively merge with cell membranes and deliver the enclosed nutrient directly into the body tissues. As a result, nutrients in liposomal form are more bioavailable to the body and potentially require a lower dose for the same therapeutic effect as conventional supplements.
*A phospholipid is a molecule of fat having a "head" that loves water (hydrophilic) and two "tails" that hate water and prefer oil instead (hydrophobic). Think of it like a tiny matchstick with a round head, except this matchstick has two tails instead of one stick.
When phospholipids are placed in water, they automatically arrange themselves into a double layer—like a sandwich—with their water-loving heads facing outward toward the watery environment on both sides, and their oil-loving tails tucked safely in the middle, away from water. This arrangement is exactly what forms the protective barrier around every cell in the body, keeping the contents of the cell separate from the outside world. It's also this same structure that creates the walls of liposomes, making them perfect little delivery parcels for transporting nutrients because they can naturally interact with and pass through the body's cell membranes. The phospholipid coating makes otherwise poorly absorbed nutrients more compatible with both the watery intestinal environment and the fatty cell membranes, improving uptake.
We have two of the most important liposomal supplements available on our website; Liposomal Vitamin C and Liposomal Vitamin D3 + K2. Note: K2 is now routinely added to Vitamin D supplements as it directs that calcium to where it should go—into your bones and teeth rather than soft tissues like arteries . Together, they work as a team to ensure calcium is both absorbed efficiently and deposited in the right places for optimal bone health and cardiovascular health.