Phospholipids from Lipoid are the ideal natural choice for the development of innovative products with numerous advantages.
Firstly, they can naturally improve the delivery and bioavailability of nutrients. An example of the enhancement of bioavailability by liposomal formulations is vitamin C. The superior delivery of liposomal encapsulated vitamin C could be shown in a study, where the oral delivery of the vitamin, (encapsulated with phospholipids), resulted in higher circulating levels – compared to pure vitamin C.
Secondly, formulations with phospholipids protect labile compounds from premature degradation in the gastrointestinal tract and therefore help to maintain the health benefits of sensitive ingredients. In pharmaceutical applications, the combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with phospholipids helps to attenuate side effects related to gastrointestinal irritation. Likewise, formulations with phospholipids contribute to the maintenance of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
Thirdly, the major phospholipid phosphatidylcholine (naturally present in cell membranes of humans, animals, and plants) is also the natural source of the vitamin-like nutrient choline. Therefore, liposomal formulations with phospholipids provide the human body with choline and essential fatty acids, providing several additional benefits.
Depiction of phospholipids in an aqueous environment, an emulsion (phospholipid monolayer encapsulation of lipophilic ingredients), and a liposome (phospholipid bilayer encapsulation of hydrophilic ingredients).
Formulations with Phospholipids – Diverse Possibilities, Numerous Advantages
