With all this in mind, there is a well-known problem with quercetin, and that is its low bioavailability. Some research suggests that the bioavailability of oral quercetin may be as low as 1%. In addition to the obvious local benefits of quercetin on the digestive tract mucosa and the subsequent systemic health benefits resulting from enhanced immune regulation, there are compelling reasons to improve quercetin's bioavailability to provide even more health benefits at the tissue level. CytoMatrix Liposomal Quercetin delivers quercetin in a micellar liposome formulation, offering a solution to the poor bioavailability of a standard quercetin supplement. Liposomal delivery systems were originally developed to optimize the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of pharmaceutical drugs. These same principles have now been applied to natural health ingredients. A liposome consists of a single- or multi-layer phospholipid structure with an aqueous core. Active ingredients can be placed within the aqueous core or within the phospholipid bilayer, where they are protected from various enzymatic and digestive processes. Ultimately, liposomes improve the bioavailability of active ingredients.
However, not all liposomal deliveries are created equal. Liposomes are several hundred nanometers in size, meaning there is still a significant amount of digestion that must occur to reduce the surface area and allow for proper absorption. Micelles, on the other hand, are significantly smaller and can be absorbed directly at a size of approximately 20 nanometers.
Cyto-Matrix Liposomal Quercetin uses a unique, patented technology, Cyto-Sorb, to create a stable, multi-layered liposome with additional micellar delivery of quercetin. These methods allow for micronutrient stability and improved bioavailability, while also promoting the delivery of active ingredients to intestinal absorption sites in a sustained-release manner.
Cyto-Sorb liposomal formulas are produced through a two-phase emulsion process using phosphatidylcholine from non-GMO sunflower, vitamin E, and organic coconut vegetable glycerin. Potassium bicarbonate is strategically added to stabilize the active ingredient, prevent oxidation, and enhance flavor. Cyto-Matrix Liposomal Quercetin provides 166.6 mg of quercetin per teaspoon in a delicious pineapple flavor for improved compliance, to deliver enhanced antihistamine and anti-inflammatory responses.
Adults: Take 1 teaspoon daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional. Shake before use. Refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients (each 5 ml scoop): Quercetin (quercetin dihydrate) 166.6 mg Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 10 IU (6.7 mg AT) Non-medicinal ingredients: Purified water, sunflower oil, phosphatidylcholine, glycerin, xylitol, natural citrus flavor, potassium bicarbonate, citric acid, maltodextrin, gum arabic, natural flavors.