Important Things You Must Know About Liposomal Formulation

By Linda Ruiz


Liposomes are a microscopic sac which is commonly developed in a laboratory. It contains an outer wall which is comprised of lipids. These lipids are very much identical to those who comprise our cell walls. Having this attribute allows it to interact with the cells directly. There are a bunch of applications for it, this includes medications that has a specific target and genetics research.

The father of this modern technology is Alec Bangham. He is a British researcher and is constantly observing human cells. In 1961, he discovered liposome and is continually doing research about it. On top of that, a bunch of researchers emerged trying to develop a new liposomal formulation that can somehow benefit our standard way of medication as well as to improve our genetics studies.

If you are concerned why it was named like that, it actually is two Greek words combined. The first one is Lipos which basically means fat and then Soma which means body. If you think about it, it does not make sense at all. Anyway, a liposome can be created in different forms or even sizes.

Commonly, this kind of modernized cell is used as a carrier of medicines which will target a specific cell in our body to heal it. Keep in mind that this not always the case, it can also be used to carry DNA, vaccines and whatsoever. Usually, this can be done by injecting it into the body.

In most laboratories, they use it to transfer a DNA to a specific cell. This will give researchers safe alternative rather than using specific kinds of viruses or bacteria to alter the genes. Some experiments suggest that it can also be used to deliver gene therapy. This method will replace the damaged DNA up to entire chromosomes.

Too much about science and modern medicine, and lets us talk about the effects of it in cosmetics. These materials are commonly used in our everyday moisturizers. If you look into the bottle of your moisturizer, there is a possibility that there is a big label there that it shows it contains liposom. Due to its undeniable efficacy, lots of companies put this in front of their products to attract more customers.

Most individual but not all, tend to eat foods that are not too nutritious. But we cannot deny that, most of these foods even though not that healthy, taste very good. Since this is inevitable, a lot of individuals take food supplements to supply the needs of their body. Most conventional supplements are tablet made but if you prefer for a more effective one, a liposome based vitamins are good for you.

In fact, liposomes tend to have higher absorption compared to the tablet ones. Which basically suggest that, if you take in vitamins and food supplements via the liposom then it is quickly absorbed by the body and take effect right after that. Although, a tablet may not cost that much compared to it.

No matter what form of medication we opt for, it is always a wise decision to eat properly with the proper foods. You can ask professionals about it so that they can give you advices and at the same time provide you a perfect diet plan. In cases wherein you need immediate medication, you can ask your doctor about liposome and see how it works for you.




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