When it comes to herbal supplements, most have an ideal way they like to be prepared. Herbalists, for example, learn in their training that some herbs are best suited for certain types of preparations, largely because of the active constituents in the herbs and how they are maximized in the preparation.

There is another factor involved with the decision on what type of preparation to use, and that is how well the supplement is absorbed as it enters the body. Liposomal supplements are one such option. Here, we will explore what a liposomal supplement is and why it might be better than most of the alternatives.

What Are Liposomal Supplements?

Liposomal supplements are a form of dietary supplement where the active ingredient, such as vitamins or minerals, is encapsulated within tiny, fat-like particles known as liposomes. Liposomes are made from phospholipids, the same type of fat that makes up our cell membranes. This structure allows the encapsulated nutrients to be more easily absorbed by the body.

The key advantage of liposomal supplements lies in their ability to protect the active ingredients from the harsh environment of the digestive system. Traditional supplements, such as tablets or capsules, often lose a significant portion of their active ingredients during digestion. In contrast, the liposome’s protective shell can help the nutrient pass through the digestive system more intact, leading to better absorption and higher bioavailability.

What Is the Science Behind Liposomal Supplements?

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of a nutrient that enters the bloodstream and is available for use by the body. Traditional supplements may have lower bioavailability due to breakdown in the digestive tract or poor absorption. Liposomal supplements, however, are designed to enhance bioavailability by directly delivering nutrients to cells.

Research on liposomal delivery systems suggests that they can indeed improve the bioavailability of certain nutrients. For example, liposomal curcumin has been found to have better absorption and bioavailability than standard curcumin. (Curcumin is a key ingredient in 4 Herb Synergy Gold II).

We have found that there are some benefits of liposomal supplements:

• Improved Absorption. Liposomal supplements are designed to improve the absorption of nutrients. This is particularly beneficial for nutrients that are typically poorly absorbed in the digestive system, such as certain vitamins, antioxidants, and herbal extracts.
• Targeted Delivery. The structure of a liposome allows for targeted delivery of nutrients directly to cells, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of the supplement. This has a variety of advantages, from helping difficult to absorb nutrients populate the body more effectively to allowing the liposome to deliver the nutrients to the right parts of the body.

So, Are Liposomal Supplements Better?

In our opinion, Liposomal Supplements are superior to the alternative. In its earlier form, our flagship product was not a liposomal preparation. Through trial and error, Vince has learned that putting it in liposomal form made it far superior. He felt it in his own body, and he backed this understanding with a lot of research.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8305631/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4818067/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322008353