LivOn Labs Frequently Asked Questions

Q Why doesn’t Lypo-Spheric™ Vitamin C dissolve in water?

A One of the major advantages of liposomal delivery systems is that liposomes do not dissolve in water, most acids or most alkaline solutions. As a result, they can protect their contents until they reach the liver where they are metabolized.

Q How much Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C can I take at a time?

A How much can you take, and how much should you take are two very different questions. As far as published studies are concerned, no toxicity level has ever been found with Vitamin C. Nor have we heard of any such level for phospholipids (the material in the liposomes). One of our customers has reported taking 15 packets in an 8 hour time frame without side affects (except she says she exterminated her flu). As far as how much you “should” take, we recommend one to two packets per day. If you feel you have reason to exceed that level, you should consult your health care professional.

Q What makes Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C different from traditional Vitamin C and even other liposomal Vitamin C products.

A Liposomal Encapsulation Technology has provided the most efficient means of delivering certain supplements directly to the bloodstream by mouth. It protects the supplement from the degrading agents in the mouth and digestive system. Lypo-Spheric™ Vitamin C goes three steps further.

  1. Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C is packaged in sealed packets that prevent exposure to degrading agents in the environment prior to ingestion. The unidose packets allow you to dispense the contents into your mouth or into a beverage as fresh as the day that it was packaged.
  2. Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C is encapsulated with liposomes made from top-grade phosphatidylcholine derived from soy lecithin. Phosphatidylcholine is loaded with Essential Fatty Acids (omega-3 and omega-6) which are essential for many bodily functions and is especially important for proper fat metabolism. The choline in phosphatidylcholine has tremendous health benefits as well. Together they promote optimum liver health, help maintain proper LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, scour the circulatory system for free cholesterol, provide the raw materials for cell membrane repair throughout the body, and are essential in the maintenance of healthy blood, glands, and organs.*
  3. The micro-fluidization method of encapsulating Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C creates liposomes that are between 300 and 400 nanometers in diameter. These nano-scopic bubbles, filled to the brim with Vitamin C, are so small that they are quickly absorbed and transported directly to the liver. As the liposomes “pop” when metabolized by the liver, the non-degraded Vitamin C is released directly into the bloodstream.

Q When is the best time to take Lypo-SphericTM AGE BlockerTM?

A While there is no exact time this product has to be taken, we recommend taking it in the morning and/or early afternoon. Taking the product too late in the evening may cause a burst of energy which could interfere with your normal sleep schedule.

Q Do I take the Lypo-SphericTM AGE BlockerTM on an empty stomach?

A We recommend you take the product on an empty stomach because it will enter the bloodstream faster. For those who are prone to low blood sugar levels, the Lypo-SphericTM AGE BlockerTM should be taken just before a light snack or meal. Hypoglycemic substances, like caffeine, should be avoided.

Q Can I take more than 1 packet per day?

A Most people will only need 1 packet of Lypo-Spheric™ AGE Blocker™ to boost energy levels, improve glandular health, help maintain proper blood sugar levels, and prevent AGE formation. For those with problematic blood sugar levels, 2 – 3 packets daily of Lypo-SphericTM AGE BlockerTM may be needed.

Q Why is indium included in the Lypo SphericTM AGE BlockerTM?

A Indium is included to make the Lypo-Spheric™ AGE Blocker a powerful anti-aging product and to increase absorption of the other minerals found in the product. Indium is an important trace mineral that increases essential trace mineral absorption in the liver, heart, kidneys, spleen, and lungs. It also stimulates the release of hormones like Human Growth Hormone (HGH), estrogen, testosterone, and other hormones that affect the adrenals and thyroid.

Q Why is there alcohol in the product?

A There is alcohol in the product for preservative purposes. This is a pharmaceutical grade natural grain alcohol which will not cause any ill effects in the body. If you do not wish to consume the alcohol in the product, open the packet and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate. (Do not let it sit for more than 8 hours because it will oxidize).

Q Are there any supplements or medications that should not be taken with Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C

A We do not recommend taking any form of Vitamin C with prescription Coumadin or Warfarin. Please consult your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions about taking this product with your current medications.

Q Are there any supplements or medications that should not be taken with Lypo-SphericTM AGE Blocker?TM AGE BlockerTM?

A All of the components of the AGE Blocker™ are common dietary supplements that should not interfere with other supplements or most medications. Please consult your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions about taking this product with your current medications.

Q Why do the Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C packets get puffy?

A When the product combines with oxygen in the packets, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is created and this causes the packets to swell over time. Carbon dioxide is not harmful to the liposomes or to your health. In fact, this gas is used to make soda pop fizzy. We also exhale carbon dioxide when we breathe out.

Q What does GSH stand for?

A Glutathione Sulfhydryl

Q Where does GSH come from?

A The body’s cells make GSH from three amino acids – glutamate, l-cysteine and glycine, also referred to as “precursors.” The body depends on the presence of these “precursors” and the cell’s health status to make GSH. Since many of these precursors are missing from our modern diet and most people have less than healthy cells, natural GSH levels are typically low. This is why supplementation with reduced GSH is important for optimum cellular (and overall) health.

Q Why is Vitamin B12 included in Lypo-Spheric™ GSH?

A Glutathione (GSH) is used synergistically with Methylcobalamin (B12), and this synergy allows the cells that process and transmit information between the brain, the spinal cord and the rest of the body to experience greater levels of protection from mechanisms that cause cellular damage and/or death.

Q Why does the GSH smell and taste like rotten eggs?

A GSH is made up of three amino acids – glycine, glutamate and cysteine. The Cysteine contains sulfur, which gives the product a “rotten egg” odor. Unfortunately for everyone, an odor like “rotten eggs” also affects the taste buds. While we have added citrus flavoring to help mask the taste, it is still best to take this product in a flavored beverage.

Q What does Lypo-Spheric™ GSH do?

A There are 3 key functions of GSH: Antioxidant, Immune System booster Detoxifier

  1. GSH is the cell’s master antioxidant. Not only does GSH function very well as an intracellular antioxidant, but it also recycles Vitamin C, Vitamin E, lipoic acid and peroxide, the cell’s other vital antioxidants.
  2. GSH is a powerful detoxifier. The liver, as the body’s primary poison/toxin filter, contains more GSH than any other organ or tissue in the body. Not only does GSH neutralize many toxins and carcinogens, but it is also key in their elimination from individual cells and the body. KEY: This means GSH is a powerful chelator. Many of our customers suffer from heavy metal toxicity (like mercury) and the GSH will actually attach itself to the toxin and remove it from the body. This is good because it removes the toxin, but it’s bad because it also removes the GSH. So a continual supply of GSH is EXTREMELY important in people with heavy metal toxins.
  3. GSH is “super food” for T-killer cells, T-helper cells, basophils, phagocytes, microphages, and leucocytes, greatly empowering these first line defenders in the human immune system.
  4. GSH is a key component in the synthesis and repair of DNA and other important proteins – like prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
  5. GSH transports essential amino acids across cell membranes.
  6. GSH is a key player in mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are the cell’s energy plants.
  7. GSH activates and regulates important cellular enzymes.

Q Why should I take GSH if the body already makes it?

A In the presence of toxic and infectious stresses in the body, the levels of GSH inside the cell and outside the cell decline. While it is true that GSH is synthesized inside the cell, this does not mean that this ability can keep up with all stresses. It does not. Subsequently, the lowered GSH levels cannot maintain optimal cellular health, resulting eventually in clinically apparent disease or generalized poor health. Lowered GSH levels result in compromised immune function, which can then allow almost any disease process to entrench itself and flourish.

Q Will a generally healthy person see any benefits from taking GSH every day?

A A truly healthy and robust person will probably not see much of a difference when taking GSH, since it is synthesized in the body, and a healthy, non-toxic, non-infected body on a perfect diet will likely maintain normal GSH levels. However, most "healthy" individuals are not usually as healthy as they would like to think. Sadly, most people feel "fine" and think they are perfectly healthy the day before they have their first chest pain or their first sign of cancer. Helping the body to maintain and/or restore normal GSH levels will help enormously in reaching the level of health that they would like to believe they already have.

Q Are there any side effects to taking high doses of GSH? And what would be considered a high dose of GSH?

A We are not aware of any side effects of taking high doses of GSH orally. It is hypothesized that only a 500 to 1,000 mg dose of Lypo-Spheric™ GSH should be a substantial dose. However, like all antioxidants, GSH is directly affected by the total toxic and infectious stress that is present in the body. Some people will probably do very well on 500 to 1,000 mg daily, while others could need substantially more to maintain or regain a normal antioxidant status.

Q Since Vitamin C can significantly raise the GSH levels in the liver, should I take GSH and Vitamin C? Or, should I stop taking Vitamin C and only take GSH?

A All antioxidants work in synergy. Vitamin C is the most important extracellular antioxidant, and GSH is the most important intracellular antioxidant. A high level of one is always of benefit in increasing low levels of the other. The best advice would be to take both.

Q Are there any supplements or medications that should not be taken with GSH?

A We are not yet aware of any other supplements or medicines that will be negatively affected by the administration of the liposome-encapsulated form of GSH.

Q I cannot drink lots of juice because of the sugar and don’t really like the taste of Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C plain or in water. Is there a better way to take it?

A Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C has a mild taste, which is easily masked in fruit or vegetable juices. Although there is no particular health benefit in putting Lypo-SphericTM Vitamin C in a beverage, we suggest this method because some people do not care for liposomal taste. If you want to squeeze the gel straight into your mouth, go right ahead. It will not diminish the benefits of the product. We specifically chose not to add artificial flavoring to make it as pure and healthy as possible.

If the quantity of juice is a concern, we suggest you squeeze your Lypo-Spheric™ Vitamin C into 1 or 2 oz. of juice rather than a full serving. Also, if sugar is a concern, use a vegetable juice rather than fruit juice.

But, for the people who can’t or don’t want to take it in a juice-type beverage, we have a few other suggestions:

Suggestion 1: Squeeze the entire contents of a pouch into 1-4 ounces of any cool or room temperature liquid (If you want to avoid the taste, use less liquid.) The supplement will not dissolve but rather tends to settle on the bottom of the glass. To keep it from sticking to the bottom, gently swirl and down the beverage with one or two quick swallows.

Suggestion 2: Hold your breath for several seconds and quickly empty the contents of the pouch onto the back of your tongue. Take a sip of any cool beverage and swallow. Holding your breath dulls your sense of taste temporarily, which makes the whole experience a “non-event.”