Liposomal technology is not new. It has been studied since the 1960s, especially in the medical field. While many studies have been conducted, the development of liposomal technology is still ongoing. After its successful use in the pharmaceutical industry, more and more liposomal products are now being introduced to the dietary supplement market.
One challenge we face with conventional vitamins and minerals is their absorption and bioavailability in the body. Various studies have shown that conventional supplements are only absorbed into the bloodstream between 10% and 80%, and eventually less than 5% reaches the body's cells. For optimal bioavailability, it is essential that the active ingredients actually reach the cells. Fortunately, liposomal technology offers a solution for this!
Liposomal products have a dual action that allows the active ingredient to safely enter the cells. These liposomes will bind to the cell wall and then release the ingredient to the body's cells.
What is a Liposome?
A liposome is a minuscule hollow sphere of fat, surrounded by one or more membranes made of a double layer of phospholipids.
What makes LSL™ LIPOSOMAL TECHNOLOGY so special?
LSL™ Liposomal Technology ensures that active substances, such as vitamins, minerals, and botanicals, can be better absorbed by the digestive tract. Conventional dietary supplements often have the problem that complex molecules partially break down the active substances, making it difficult for the body to absorb them.
With the help of liposomal technology, this barrier is broken down. The ingredients are protected by being "packaged" in the liposomes and transported to the cells in the body. This results in improved absorption and maximum bioavailability of the ingredients. What makes LSL™ Liposomal Technology so special? The process of developing true liposomal powders is very complex. A true liposome consists of a lipid bilayer. This bilayer ensures that the ingredient is optimally protected and transported through the body.
Different sizes of liposomes
An essential part of effective liposomes is the size of the liposomes. This size varies depending on the product/ingredient. Therefore, each LSL™ product has a liposome of a different size. Our liposomal technology is distinguished by the fact that each liposomal composition is adapted to the active ingredient. Only in this way can we develop a liposomal powder with maximum bioavailability.
Maximum encapsulation rate for high-quality liposomes
At Lipo Science Laboratory, we strive for the highest possible encapsulation rate for our liposomes. Not only is the size of the liposomes important for quality, but also how many of the liposomes are actually filled. We attach great importance to the encapsulation rate, as it is a crucial aspect for determining the quality of our products. To accurately investigate this percentage, we work with the University of Aachen and use "high performance liquid chromatography" (HPLC). Through this research, we can guarantee optimal bioavailability. It is important to know that the average encapsulation rate in the market is only 20%.
The highest quality liposomes
At Lipo Science Laboratory, we strive to bring only the best products to market. Our mission is to make health accessible to everyone, now and in the future. That is why we see it as our responsibility to deliver high-quality and effective products. Everything that leaves our laboratory is guaranteed to be of the highest quality. To substantiate the quality of our products, we work closely with researchers, doctors, and independent universities.
Each product from Lipo Science Laboratory is thoroughly analyzed by the University of Aachen (RWTH). Using a Cyril-Kryo electron microscope, the quality of our products is investigated. We combine health with scientific knowledge, so we find it so important to be able to demonstrate that all of our products are truly liposomal. This is made possible by the research of the University of Aachen (RWTH). During the research with the Cyril-Kryo electron microscope, the liposomal product is frozen. This ensures that the active ingredients can no longer move, allowing clear photos to be taken for a thorough quality assessment. The research focuses primarily on the size of the liposomes and whether it is suitable for the specific product.
Stability is an important aspect of the quality of our products, and this is controlled under a transmission electron microscope (TEM). As is well known, the basis of a liposomal powder always consists of a liquid mixture. A sample of the liquid base product is kept from each batch, which is used to assess the stability. To be able to continuously guarantee quality, we have each batch individually investigated.
The above blog was created in collaboration with Lipo Science Laboratory. The original article can be read at: https://www.liposciencelaboratory.com/liposomal-technology/