Liposome wrap boosts vitamin c absorption? small study investigates
NCT ID NCT07302828
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a liposomal coating helps the body absorb more vitamin C and glutathione from a liquid supplement. Twenty healthy adults took both a regular and a liposomal version, and their blood levels were measured over 8 hours. The goal was to see if the liposomal technology improves absorption.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin C and Glutathione (liposomal and non-liposomal forms)
- What this could lead to
- If liposomal technology boosts absorption, it could lead to more effective vitamin C and glutathione supplements.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study in 20 healthy adults, so results may not apply to the general population or people with health conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older, of any sex, who are willing to sign the informed consent form and are able to fully comply with all study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or individuals unwilling to use physical contraceptive methods during the study period, such as condoms or intrauterine devices (IUDs). * Employees of TCI Co., Ltd and their family members. * Individuals who, within 30 days prior to study initiation, have been taking vitamin C supplements at doses greater than 200 mg per day, glutathione supplements at doses greater than 100 mg per day, or medications that may affect endogenous vitamin C or glutathione levels, such as oral contraceptives and estrogen preparations (including ethinylestradiol, desogestrel, gestodene, drospirenone, cyproterone acetate), or acetaminophen. * Individuals with chronic gastrointestinal diseases (including irritable bowel syndrome \[IBS\], inflammatory bowel disease \[IBD\], chronic diarrhea, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, bowel control disorders/fecal incontinence, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colorectal cancer, short bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis), a history of epilepsy or seizures, liver or kidney disease, malignancy, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, alcohol or drug abuse, or other significant organic diseases based on medical history. * Individuals who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery, organ transplantation, or other major surgical procedures. * Individuals who experienced acute gastroenteritis within two weeks prior to study initiation. * Individuals with a known allergy to any components of the testing samples.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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TCI Co., Ltd
Taipei, 114, Taiwan
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