The main differences between liposomal Vitamin C and traditional Vitamin C have to do with their bioavailability. Because traditional Vitamin C is soluble in water, its bioavailability is very low. Only about 12%-14% of it is absorbed when it is taken orally.Some of the benefits that put liposomal vitamin C a cut above traditional Vitamin C include:
The protection of Vitamin C by degradation by oxygen
When traditional Vitamin C is taken orally, some of it is oxidized, which reduces its efficiency.
Liposomal Vitamin C greatly reduces the likelihood of oxidation and increases the efficiency of Vitamin C in body functions.
Stays in your system longer
When you take traditional Vitamin C, its level peaks for about 2 to 4 hours in the blood. After this period, what the body considers excess is expelled via urine or, in extreme cases, stool.
Liposomal Vitamin C is absorbed directly into the cells keeping the blood levels normal. This means almost all of it will be utilized for body functions.
No bowel discomfort
High levels of traditional Vitamin C can trigger diarrhoea or vomiting to get rid of excess. The bowel discomfort is not likely to happen with liposomal Vitamin C.