Liposomal Quercetin

- 166.6 mg of micellar liposomal quercetin per teaspoon, designed to overcome the low natural bioavailability of standard quercetin supplements
- Patented Cyto-Sorb technology uses a two-phase emulsion process with phosphatidylcholine from non-GMO sunflower, vitamin E and vegetable glycerin from organic coconut to create these micellar liposomes and significantly improve the bioavailability, stability and sustained release of quercetin
- Indicated for mast cell stabilization and antihistamine action to manage and treat allergic and inflammatory responses such as hay fever and non-bacterial prostatitis
- Each teaspoon provides 166.6 mg of pineapple-flavored micellar liposomal quercetin
- 225 ml per bottle provides 45 servings
Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever, is the most common form of allergy and manifests as inflammation of the nose and airways following exposure to an airborne allergen. People with allergic rhinitis may have a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy throat, watery eyes, or headache.
Other forms of allergies may manifest as rashes, itching, redness, or digestive problems. Whether the immune system responds to dust, cats, freshly cut grass, pollen, or certain foods, the body produces an excessive immune response, consisting of many pro-inflammatory chemicals. One of these chemicals is known as histamine and it is the chemical often responsible for uncomfortable allergy symptoms.
Quercetin is a natural flavonoid compound found most abundantly in apples, onions, tea, and berries. Clinically, quercetin is best known for its ability to stabilize mast cells, prevent histamine release, and prevent and manage allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis. An added benefit of quercetin is its cardioprotective nature. It helps prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, a process that triggers the stiffening of blood vessels in heart disease. Quercetin has also been shown to have gastroprotective, anti-cataract, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects. A combination of its immune modulating abilities and these actions may explain why research has shown that it can be effective in cases of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis.
With all of 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%. Besides the obvious local benefits of quercetin on the lining of the digestive tract and the subsequent systemic health benefits resulting from increased immune regulation, there is good reason to improve the bioavailability of quercetin to provide even greater health benefits at the tissue level. CytoMatrix Liposomal Quercetin provides quercetin in a micellar liposomal formulation, providing a solution to the low 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-layer or multilayer phospholipid structure with an aqueous core. The active ingredients can be placed inside the aqueous core or in 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 around 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 provide micronutrient stability and improved bioavailability, while also promoting delivery of active ingredients to intestinal sites of absorption in a sustained-release manner.
Cyto-Sorb liposomal formulas are produced by 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 improve flavor. Cyto-Matrix Liposomal Quercetin provides 166.6 mg of quercetin per teaspoon in a delicious pineapple flavor for improved compliance, to deliver enhanced anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory responses.