According to the official health claims by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), vitamin C contributes to:
- Normal psychological function.
- Increased iron absorption.
- Normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Normal function of the immune system.
- Normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, and skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin.
Liposomal formulation technology results in greater absorption and bioavailability of active substances and vitamins. Liposomes offer several advantages in the delivery of vitamins and dietary supplements as they:
- Protect the active substance from oxidation and degradation in the acidic pH of the stomach.
- Increase absorption and bioavailability compared to free and other conventional pharmaceutical carriers (i.e., tablets, suspensions, and capsules).
- Can transport bioactive substances and improve their penetration through the barriers of the gastrointestinal tract, making them effective "vehicles" for transporting bioactive molecules.