Ingredient catalogue · 2026

Liposomal actives, organised by market segment

40 actives on one delivery platform. Each one is in the catalogue because a specific, documented barrier stands between the dose on the label and the amount that reaches circulation.

Segment 1 of 7

Healthy Aging & Longevity

The fastest-growing segment, and the one where delivery matters most: most longevity actives are either large charged molecules or poorly soluble polyphenols.

Published literature Lipophyte™ NAD+ β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide A large, charged dinucleotide that is degraded in the gastrointestinal tract. Published human data on raising NAD+ orally uses precursors; direct oral NAD+ delivery is an active area of study. Lipophyte™ NMN β-Nicotinamide mononucleotide NAD+ precursor. Controlled trials report that oral NMN raises whole-blood NAD+ over 12 weeks. Published literature Lipophyte™ Resveratrol trans-Resveratrol, ≥98% Poorly water-soluble stilbene subject to extensive first-pass metabolism; free-form oral bioavailability is low. Lipophyte™ CoQ10 Ubiquinone or ubiquinol Lipophilic quinone, practically insoluble in water. Absorption is lipid-dependent. Lipophyte™ PQQ Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium Water-soluble redox cofactor used at microgram doses. Encapsulation targets uniform distribution and co-delivery with lipophilic actives. Lipophyte™ Alpha-Lipoic Acid R-alpha-lipoic acid Unstable to heat and light; the R-form polymerises on storage. Encapsulation targets stability.
Segment 2 of 7

Immune Support

The largest established segment. Vitamin C is the reference case for liposomal delivery because its absorption limit is transporter-based and well characterised.

Published literature Lipophyte™ Vitamin C L-ascorbic acid Oral absorption is limited by saturable SVCT1 transporters; above that limit the excess is not absorbed. Controlled human studies report higher plasma AUC for liposomal than for standard oral vitamin C. Lipophyte™ Camu Camu Myrciaria dubia, natural vitamin C One of the richest natural vitamin C sources, delivered in its native polyphenol matrix. The same transporter limit applies. Lipophyte™ Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol Fat-soluble secosteroid; absorption depends on co-ingested lipid, which varies with the meal. Lipophyte™ Vitamin D3 Vegan Lichen-derived cholecalciferol Same lipid-dependent absorption, from a plant source for vegan formulations. Lipophyte™ Zinc Zinc bisglycinate Divalent mineral whose absorbed fraction is reduced by phytate and by competition with other minerals. Lipophyte™ Selenium L-selenomethionine Used at microgram doses. Encapsulation targets uniform distribution across a blend.
Segment 3 of 7

Sleep, Mood & Stress

A segment driven by onset and consistency, where first-pass metabolism is the main variable between users.

Published literature Lipophyte™ Melatonin N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine Subject to extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism; oral bioavailability is low and varies widely between individuals. Published literature Lipophyte™ Magnesium Bisglycinate Magnesium bis-glycinate chelate Chelation improves gastrointestinal tolerance. Magnesium absorption is dose-limited, so delivery format affects the absorbed fraction. Lipophyte™ Ashwagandha Withania somnifera, withanolide standardised Withanolides are lipophilic steroidal lactones with limited water solubility. Lipophyte™ Saffron Crocus sativus, crocin standardised Crocin degrades under light and heat; safranal is volatile. Encapsulation targets stability of both markers. Lipophyte™ Golden Berry Physalis peruviana, withanolides Aguaymanto. Lipophilic withanolides and carotenoids in an Andean fruit matrix.
Segment 4 of 7

Metabolic Health

Driven by GLP-1 adjacency and blood-sugar interest. Almost every active here has documented low oral bioavailability in free form.

Published literature Lipophyte™ Berberine 40 Berberine HCl, 40% Low oral bioavailability attributed to poor aqueous solubility combined with intestinal P-glycoprotein efflux. Lipophyte™ Purple Corn Zea mays L., anthocyanin standardised Anthocyanins show low measured oral bioavailability and are unstable at intestinal pH. Lipophyte™ Quercetin Quercetin dihydrate Practically insoluble in water; the aglycone form has low oral bioavailability. Lipophyte™ Green Coffee Coffea arabica, chlorogenic acid Chlorogenic acids are extensively hydrolysed and metabolised in the gut. Lipophyte™ Chromium Chromium picolinate Trace mineral with a low absorbed fraction, used at microgram doses. Published literature Lipophyte™ Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate Highly soluble organic salt. A 60-day controlled comparison reported higher serum magnesium than the oxide form.
Segment 5 of 7

Beauty & Skin

Ingestible beauty. Dominated by carotenoids and thiols — one class lipid-dependent, the other digestively fragile.

Published literature Lipophyte™ Glutathione Reduced L-glutathione A tripeptide hydrolysed by intestinal and hepatic gamma-glutamyltransferase. A controlled pilot study reported that liposomal GSH raised body stores where standard oral GSH did not. Lipophyte™ Astaxanthin Haematococcus pluvialis, ≥2% Lipophilic xanthophyll. Absorption is lipid-dependent and the molecule is oxidation-sensitive. Lipophyte™ Lutein & Zeaxanthin Tagetes erecta, carotenoid esters Xanthophyll carotenoids with lipid-dependent absorption. Lipophyte™ Aguaje Mauritia flexuosa, beta-carotene Amazonian palm fruit, among the richest natural carotenoid sources. Carotenoid uptake requires lipid co-delivery. Lipophyte™ Vitamin E Mixed natural tocopherols Fat-soluble and oxidation-sensitive; encapsulation addresses both.
Segment 6 of 7

Energy & Vitality

Includes the men's-health and sports adjacency. Several actives here are mineral complexes where standardisation and contaminant control are the quality question.

Lipophyte™ Maca Lepidium meyenii, macamide standardised Macamides are lipophilic fatty acid amides; the glucosinolate fraction is water-soluble. Gelatinised Peruvian maca. Published literature Lipophyte™ Shilajit Purified, fulvic acid standardised A mineral-humic complex. Purification and heavy-metal control are the critical quality attributes; published trials used purified material only. Lipophyte™ Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Intrinsic-factor-mediated absorption saturates at microgram doses; above that, uptake is by passive diffusion at low efficiency. Lipophyte™ Iron Bisglycinate Ferrous bisglycinate chelate Chelation reduces gastrointestinal irritation. Iron absorption is inhibited by phytate and polyphenols in the same meal. Lipophyte™ Cacao Flavanols Theobroma cacao, epicatechin Monomeric epicatechin is absorbed; larger procyanidins are not. Peruvian single origin. Lipophyte™ Folate L-5-MTHF, calcium salt The active circulating folate form, and oxidation-sensitive in isolation.
Segment 7 of 7

Heart, Brain & Joint

Structural and inflammatory formats. Every active here is lipophilic, oxidation-sensitive, or both.

Lipophyte™ Omega-3 EPA / DHA concentrate Oxidation-sensitive polyunsaturated triglycerides; absorption is lipid- and meal-dependent. Lipophyte™ Sacha Inchi Omega-3 Plukenetia volubilis, ALA Plant-source omega-3 with no fish derivatives. Highly unsaturated and oxidation-sensitive. Lipophyte™ Vitamin K2 Menaquinone-7, all-trans Lipophilic menaquinone with lipid-dependent absorption and a long circulating half-life. Lipophyte™ Curcumin Curcuma longa, 95% curcuminoids Practically insoluble in water and rapidly conjugated after absorption; free-form oral bioavailability is very low. The reference case for encapsulation. Lipophyte™ Boswellia Boswellia serrata, AKBA standardised AKBA is lipophilic with low and variable oral bioavailability. Lipophyte™ Milk Thistle Silybum marianum, silymarin Silybin is poorly water-soluble with low oral bioavailability in free form.

Not in the catalogue?

Actives outside this catalogue, alternative concentrations and bespoke carrier systems are developed to order. If an active has a documented delivery barrier, we will quote it.

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