Liposomal Vitamin C: Your Body’s Missing Puzzle Piece

core connections wellness Mar 28, 2019

Vitamin C… SO much more than a glass of OJ in the morning! Vitamin C is a major co-factor to multiple systems in your body and could be the missing link in achieving optimal health. Now, before you go buy a bottle of Vitamin C, I encourage you to listen to this episode where I discuss the differences between Vitamin C and Liposomal Vitamin C, how Vitamin C deficiencies have manifested themselves today and the benefits and potential side effects of Vitamin C.

WHAT IS VITAMIN C?

Vitamin C is known as a broad spectrum antioxidant that can protect the cell structures and DNA from free radical damage along with being essential for collagen synthesis and we’re back to talking about fascia 😉

Vitamin C is a co-factor to so many systems of the body which is why it plays such a huge role in your health! But keep in mind that everything in the body is connected and that low vitamin C could just be a piece of the symptom that you are dealing with.

3 NEW WAYS TO THINK ABOUT SCURVY

Research shows us that there is an estimated 25-35% of people in the United States that are deficient in vitamin C. These deficiencies in vitamin C can lead to scurvy. In a clinical case from the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there are three new ways to think of scurvy.

Crohn’s Disease
Anorexia and drug addiction
Social Isolation

Scurvy can also lead to symptoms such as bone pain, heart failure and GI symptoms but can be improved by immediate vitamin C supplementation.

Take this information with a grain of salt and know that with any symptom, there is something that you can do to start improving your health.

LIPOSOMAL VITAMIN C

As you listen to my experience with liposomal vitamin C in this episode, I want you to keep in mind that vitamin C may not be the only missing piece to your puzzle... but it's a big piece to a lot of puzzles out there.

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

"Phospholipids are the primary building blocks of cellular membranes. These membranes are the containers that hold the living matter within each cell." - LiveOn Labs

About 50% of our cells are made up of phospholipids (or phosphatidylcholine to be more specific). At birth 90% of our cell is made up of phosphatidylcholine, but as we age that number decreases. This is where adding in supplementation support could help at a cellular level.

WHY IS LIPOSOMAL IMPORTANT?

"Liposomal can be absorbed passively through the intestinal wall and through cellular membranes. As a result, liposomal nutrients achieve maximum bioavailability in the bloodstream and cells.” - LiveOn Labs

This means that the body is getting better absorption through liposomal technology then just taking a vitamin C chewable tablet. Dr. Thomas Levy, author of Curing the Incurable: Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins, states that one gram of liposomal vitamin C is approximately equal to 15 grams of ascorbic acid vitamin C.

Capsules don't allow maximum body absorption in comparison to liposomal. That being said, liposomal technology isn't the same with every company. I highly recommend the two companies found at the bottom of this post as they are of top quality for you and your family.

You can find related recommended dosages here!

WHAT ELSE DOES VITAMIN C DO?

“Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters; vitamin C is also involved in protein metabolism.” - National Institutes of Health

Because vitamin C is a co-factor to so many systems of the body, this is could be the missing link to how those systems are operating.

VITAMIN C PLAYS A ROLE IN:

Immune Function
Infections (even reversal of sepsis)
Iron Absorption
Collagen Synthesis
Bone Synthesis + Overall Bone Health
Muscle Strength + Recovery

VITAMIN C AIDS IN:

Reducing Blood Glucose + Improves Glycosylated Hemoglobin In Type 2 Diabetes
Lowering Blood Pressure
Antihistamine Affect
Improving Allergies
Reducing Stress
Reducing Bruising
Wound Healing
Decreasing Stress
Reduction of Cancers
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Prevention/Minimizing of Fractures in the Elderly
Gum Health
Increasing Bone Density
Premature Aging
Neurotransmitter Synthesis

SUPPLEMENT PULSING

Supplement pulsing is when you take a higher dose of a supplement for a couple of days or weeks, then take a break from that supplement for a period of time, then begin again.

I love supplement pulsing with liposomal vitamin C and vitamin C capsules because you are able to pay attention to how your body reacts on the high dosage vs. lower dosage. Work your way into taking a high dose and space them out throughout your day once you reach that maximum dosage.

There are times where I think it’s important to experiment with supplement pulsing, such as when you’re traveling to help boost up your immune system, recovering from an injury or if you start increasing the intensity of your workouts.

NEGATIVES OF TAKING A HIGH DOSAGE OF VITAMIN C

Now, I did take some time to look through research to find any negatives of taking a high dosage of vitamin C. One negative was kidney stones and this didn’t come from liposomal vitamin C, it came from ascorbic acid vitamin C. The other negative was taking a higher dosage of non-liposomal vitamin C could also cause GI distress, so make sure any higher doses come from a liposomal form.

EPISODE QUOTES

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

LIPOSOMAL VITAMIN C RECOMMENDATIONS

LiveOn Labs Liposomal Vitamin C
The Vitamin C Foundation True-Liposomal Vitamin C
Pure Synergy - Pure Radiance C (not liposomal, but great to take while supplementation pulsing)
Related Recommended Dosages

RELATED EPISODES

REFERENCES

Curing the Incurable: Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins by Thomas Levy
High-Dose Vitamin C: A Risk For Persons With Higher Iron Stores? - PubMed
Intravenous Vitamin C Is A Cancer Killer The FDA Still Wants To Ban - Health Nut News
Liposome Encapsulation - LiveOn Labs
Phospholipids - LiveOn Labs
Severe Scurvy: An Underestimated Disease - European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Supplementation of Vitamin C Reduces Blood Glucose... - PMC
The 6 Important Roles of Vitamin C - Abundance & Health
The Roles and Mechanisms of Actions of Vitamin C in Bone: New Developments - PMC
Understanding Iron Homeostasis... - American Society of Hematology
Vitamin C - National Institutes of Health
Vitamin C - Oregon State University
Vitamin C - The University of Michigan Medicine
Vitamin C: Research Update - Current Sports Medicine Reports
Vitamins For Bone Health - American Bone Health

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The material contained within is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before beginning a new regiment or purchasing any product(s).