Vitamin C 1000mg Liposomal Formulation is a dietary supplement that contains vitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate).
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps prevent and treat the common cold.
Supports the production of interferons: interferons are produced when the presence of pathogens is detected. They facilitate the ability of cells to initiate protective cellular defenses.
Enhances the function of phagocytes: phagocytes are a type of white blood cell that engulf pathogens and other dangerous particles. Once the invaders are captured by them, they are enzymatically digested and neutralized.
Vitamin C is found mainly in white blood cells: some of these primary cells of the immune system contain levels of vitamin C up to 80 times higher than the levels found in plasma.
Improves cellular immune response: There are 2 main ways the body can respond to a pathogen. Antibody immunity and cellular immunity. The cell-mediated response refers to the activation of macrophages, natural killer cells, and antigen-specific T-lymphocytes that attack anything perceived as a foreign agent.
It enhances the production of cytokines by white blood cells: cytokines are communication proteins that are released by certain white blood cells and transmit information to other cells, thus promoting the immune response.
Inhibits apoptosis of various forms of T-lymphocytes: T-lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell. They are an integral part of the cell-mediated immune defense system. Vitamin C helps keep these important cells alive and viable.
Supports the production of nitric oxide by phagocytes: nitric oxide is produced in large quantities in these cells and is one of the factors that will kill captured pathogens.
It enhances the production of T-lymphocytes: they are essential for cell-mediated immune responses and vitamin C helps them multiply in number.
Increases the production of B-lymphocytes: these white blood cells produce antibodies as part of the antibody-mediated immune response. These antibodies are formed in reaction to the initial introduction of an invading pathogen or antigen.
Inhibits the production of neuraminidase: Some pathogenic viruses and bacteria produce neuraminidase, an enzyme that keeps them from getting trapped in mucus, one of the body's natural lines of defense. By inhibiting neuraminidase, vitamin C helps optimize this body's defense mechanism.
Supports antibody production and activity: proper antibody function is important for a healthy immune system.
Improves the activity of natural killer cells: natural killer cells are small lymphocytes that can directly attack cells, such as cancer cells, and kill them.
It favors the formation of prostaglandins: prostaglandins are hormone-compounds that control a variety of physiological processes, including the regulation of T-lymphocyte function.
Supports cyclic GMP levels in lymphocytes: cyclic GMP plays a central role in regulating various physiological responses, including the modulation of immune responses. Cyclic GMP is important for normal cell reproduction and differentiation (specialization for specific purposes). Cyclic GMP also controls the action of many hormones and appears to mediate smooth muscle relaxation.
It contributes to the localized production and/or interaction with hydrogen peroxide: vitamin C and hydrogen peroxide can kill microorganisms and can dissolve the protective granules of some bacteria, such as pneumococci.
A lesser-known property of vitamin C is that it inhibits histamine: this effect of vitamin C is important for supporting the immune system in local agents.
Neutralizes oxidative stress.
It enhances the mucolytic effect: this property helps to liquefy thick secretions, increasing immune access to the infection.
It can make bacterial membranes more permeable to certain antibiotics.
The liposomal formulation allows for the higher absorption of its active substances and vitamins. Liposomes exhibit several advantages for delivery of vitamin and food supplements:
Protect the active substance from oxidation and degradation in acidic pH of the stomach;
Increase the absorption and the bioavailability in comparison to free and to other conventional pharmaceutical carriers (i.e. tablets, suspension, and capsules).
