20140141066 | Encapsulated Ascorbic Acid Composition - An encapsulated ascorbic acid composition is a formulation that protects the encapsulated ascorbic acid from unwanted interactions and significantly reduces the likelihood of an unwanted allergic reaction for many users. The encapsulated ascorbic acid composition accomplishes this through the use of sunflower lecithin. Sunflower lecithin is utilized as carrier material that forms the liposomal barrier surrounding a quantity of the ascorbic acid. Sunflower lecithin does not contain common allergens, allowing for increased accessibility of the encapsulated ascorbic acid composition. Additionally, the sunflower lecithin contains a higher quantity of the phospholipid, phosphatidylcholine, compared to other lecithin sources. Phosphatidylcholine is readily absorbed increasing the bioavailability of ascorbic acid in a user. Furthermore, high quantities of phosphatidylcholine form smaller, more stable, and more uniformly shaped liposome resulting in better absorption. | 05-22-2014 |