The Claim

Oral administration of liposomal vitamin C (Lipomac™) in healthy adults results in a peak plasma concentration of 16,462.86 ng/mL and an area under the curve of 122,809 ng·h/L, which is 2.36 times higher than the peak plasma concentration of 6,950 ng/mL and area under the curve of 60,506 ng·h/L observed with nonliposomal vitamin C.

Source: A clinical evaluation of liposomal (Lipomac™) versus nonliposomal vitamin C: A randomized, open-label, cross-over trial in healthy subjects

What the research says

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Quantitative
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In plain English

When taken orally, liposomal vitamin C (Lipomac™) reaches 2.36 times higher levels in the blood than regular vitamin C, based on measurements of peak concentration and total exposure over time.

See the scientific wording

Liposomal vitamin C (Lipomac™) achieves a peak plasma concentration of 16,462.86 ng/mL and an area under the curve of 122,809 ng·h/L after oral administration in healthy adults, which is approximately 2.36 times higher than nonliposomal vitamin C (Cmax: 6,950 ng/mL; AUC: 60,506 ng·h/L), indicating significantly greater systemic exposure.

Why this might work

Vitamin C is wrapped in tiny fat bubbles that protect it from being broken down in the stomach and gut. These fat bubbles stick to the cells lining the intestine and get pulled inside, releasing vitamin C directly into the cells. From there, vitamin C moves into the bloodstream in much larger amounts than when it's taken without the fat coating.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: A clinical evaluation of liposomal (Lipomac™) versus nonliposomal vitamin C: A randomized, open-label, cross-over trial in healthy subjects

    This study found that when people take vitamin C in a special fatty bubble form (liposomal), their bodies absorb about 2.36 times more of it than when they take regular vitamin C pills. That means more vitamin C gets into the bloodstream.

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