What are the health benefits of Liposomal Vitamin C?
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin derived from glucose metabolism, essential in small amounts for numerous enzymatic processes in the body. Since the human body cannot synthesize it, it is crucial to obtain it from external sources. Ideally, we should get the necessary amounts of vitamin C through a balanced diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables. However, recent studies show that modern lifestyle habits can directly affect the absorption of vitamins from food.
Some of the most important sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, peppers, tomatoes, and leafy green vegetables. The dietary intake of vitamin C greatly depends on food preparation methods, as oxidative conditions can destroy the active vitamin C in foods.
Ascorbic acid is not just an immune system booster; in reality, it is a vital element for numerous biological processes, including:
- Enzymatic processes of iron and copper
- Stabilization of essential compounds such as vitamin E and folic acid
- Transport of long-chain fatty acids through the mitochondrial membrane
- Synthesis of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine
- Prostaglandin metabolism
Additionally, an optimal intake of vitamin C has direct benefits on:
- Collagen synthesis, aging processes, and reducing the harmful effects of UV rays
- Cardiovascular system – preventing dyslipidemia and protecting the vascular endothelium
- Immune system – stimulating white blood cells; it may help reduce inflammatory response or even combat septic syndrome
- Digestive system – maintaining intestinal mucosal integrity and microbiome balance
- Ocular system – protecting the retina and lens, helping to prevent retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Severe vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, is increasingly rare in developed countries due to the wide availability of fruits and vegetables. Symptoms of scurvy may appear after approximately three months of insufficient intake and include weakness, fatigue, Sjögren’s syndrome, follicular hyperkeratosis, perifollicular hemorrhages, gum bleeding, joint pain, edema, delayed wound healing, and anemia.
Why Choose Liposomal Vitamin C Supplements from VitaXynergy?
A diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables is the best source of ascorbic acid. However, there are situations where specialists recommend an additional intake of about 1000 mg/day of vitamin C. The cold season, periods of intense stress, chronic fatigue, illness, smoking, chronic diseases, or pregnancy are contexts in which the body needs an increased vitamin C intake.
VitaXynergy offers two forms of vitamin C, liquid or capsules, with exceptional pharmaceutical bioavailability due to the liposomal technology used. Vitamin C molecules are protected by a liposomal coating, facilitating transport and absorption at the cellular level. The use of phospholipids, recognized by the cell membrane, helps stabilize vitamin C in the body and achieve significantly higher plasma concentrations.
Studies have shown that liposomal vitamin C has an absorption rate 1.77 times higher than regular vitamin C. Some sources mention absorption differences of 14% for the classic form and up to 98% for the liposomal form.
The recommended daily dose varies depending on age, gender, lifestyle, and medical history, but it should not exceed 2000 mg/day.
Dr. Elena Munteanu
References:
- Overview of water-soluble vitamins: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-water-soluble-vitamins?search=vitamin%20C&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1#H54
- The common cold in adults: Treatment and prevention https://www.uptodate.com/contents/the-common-cold-in-adults-treatment-and-prevention?search=vitamin%20C&source=search_result&selectedTitle=7~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=6
- Estimation of Vitamin C Intake Requirements Based on Body Weight: Implications for Obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35406073/
- Vitamin C https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17173758/
- Liposomal delivery enhances absorption of vitamin C into plasma and leukocytes: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39237620/
- What is liposomal vitamin C and why should we take it? https://www.drogheriavara.ro/blog/ce-este-vitamina-c-lipozomala-si-de-ce-este-bine-sa-o-administram.html?srsltid=AfmBOopofOg3t9CHI0ekIzrAgA2IBDBnDZ6bd2TWq92vL7e-55iog25s
