New oral liposomal vitamin C formulation: properties and bioavailability
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Published on: May 1, 2018
Maciej Łukawski1, Paulina Dałek1,2, Tomasz Borowik2
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wrocław, Poland.
Abstract:
Vitamin C is the exogenous compound necessary for a variety of metabolic processes; therefore, the efficient delivery is critical for the maintenance of body homeostasis. Vitamin C pharmacokinetics and low quantities in processed foodstuff, necessitates its continuous supplementation. In the paper, we present the new liposomal formulation of vitamin C free of harmful organic solvents. The formulation was quantitatively characterized with respect to its chemically composition and nano-structuring. The vitamin C accessibility to cells from the formulation was evaluated using evidence derived from experiments performed on cell cultures. Finally, the enhanced bioavailability of vitamin C from the formulation was demonstrated in the medical experiment.
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