Empirical Labs Liposomal Vitamin C
Liposomes have long been used by nature to deliver life sustaining nutrition via mother’s milk and by pharmaceutical companies to deliver various active ingredients. Empirical Labs has mastered liposomal technology using natural Phosphatidylcholine liposomes as a delivery method for Vitamin C.
We believe that each and every component of our products must be as health building as possible. Current literature has shown that hydrogenated liposomes strongly increase LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while natural non-hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine was shown not to alter cholesterol levels in primates. Our choice was easy. We are currently the only company to use all natural non-hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine for our delivery system with a claim put right on the label!
Our liposomes:
1. All natural ingredients
2. Uniform liposomes at 150 nm particle size
3. 1000 mg Vitamin C per dose
4. 400 mg all natural phosphatidylcholine per dose (not hydroxylated, hydrogenated, nor “essential” phospholipids)
5. 30 doses per bottle
6. Scientifically studied structure
7. Scientifically studied liposomal delivery method
Our product has only what you need:
1. Vitamin C (as Sodium Ascorbate) which is nutrition
2. Natural phosphatidylcholine (delivery method and nutrition)
3. Purified water
4. Natural flavors and a preservative
Empirical Labs Liposomal Delivery System Study
Vitamin C taken in amounts greater than 500 mg is much less absorbed and amounts greater than 2000 mg can lead to bowel and stomach irritability. This presents a hurdle when large doses are desired. In this study, subjects took 5 g of vitamin C. No complaints of any discomfort was reported for the Empirical Labs Liposomal Vitamin C while discomfort was reported for 5 g of powdered Vitamin C.
The plot below represents blood serum levels of vitamin C as a function of time after the subject ingested a single 5 g dose of vitamin C. The dotted line reflects ingestion of powdered sodium ascorbate vs. the solid line, reflecting ingestion of Empirical Labs Liposomal vitamin C. Note that the concentration maximum and area under the curve are significantly greater in the liposomal form of sodium ascorbate. (No claims implied.)
Figure 1. Blood serum levels above baseline of Vitamin C as a function of time after taking a 5 g dose of vitamin c as sodium ascorbate (dotted line) and Empirical Labs Liposomal Vitamin C as sodium ascorbate (solid line).
Our Liposome’s structure:
We take great care to process our liposomes properly in order to generate properly structured spherical liposomes in our product. If the structure is not there, they are not liposomes.
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A scanning electron micrograph of Empirical Labs’ highly structured spherical liposomes. |
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Data from a dynamic light scattering study showing that 95% of the liposomes are between 50 nm and 420 nm (range of 370 nm). |
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A three dimensional representation of the liposome’s particle size: tightly grouped data shows high process control. |
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LIPOSOMAL VITAMIN C LAYOUT 4OZ
DIRECTIONS: 4 MILLILITERS DAILY (JUST UNDER ONE TEASPOON) OR AS DIRECTED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN. FOLLOW WITH WATER FOR TASTE.
SERVINGS PER CONTAINER: 30
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SERVING SIZE: 4 MILLILITERS |
%DV |
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Vitamin C (as sodium ascorbate) |
1000 mg |
1667 |
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Sodium (as sodium ascorbate) |
135 mg |
6 |
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Natural (non-hydrogenated) Phosphatidyl choline |
400 mg |
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OTHER INGREDIENTS: Purified water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate.
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%DV (Daily Value) not established
Some people may prefer to take dose in water or juice.
Use within 30 days of opening. Shake Before Using.
These are improved Liposomes using 400 mg phosphatidyl choline per dose. The flavor is milder, the viscosity is lower and the liposomes clear your mouth quickly-the result is more tolerable. After a dose or two your palate will be accustomed to it.
