Phospholipids act as natural emulsifiers and absorption enhancers
Phospholipids act as natural emulsifiers and absorption enhancers in functional foods, significantly improving the bioavailability of poorly soluble nutrients (e.g., fat-soluble vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics):
Fat-Soluble Nutrients: Phospholipids form micelles with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), carotenoids (lycopene, β-carotene), and omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA), increasing their solubility in the gastrointestinal tract. For example, adding soy lecithin to omega-3 supplements improves DHA absorption by 30–40% compared to standalone DHA formulations.
Probiotics: Phospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine) form a protective coating around probiotic cells, shielding them from stomach acid and bile salts. Functional yogurts or probiotic supplements containing phospholipids show a 2–3-fold increase in probiotic survival rate through the gastrointestinal tract, enhancing their colonization in the gut.
Herbal Extracts and Bioactive Compounds: Phospholipids improve the solubility and permeability of poorly bioavailable ingredients such as curcumin, resveratrol, and ginseng saponins. For instance, curcumin-phospholipid complexes in functional foods increase curcumin bioavailability by 10–20 times, enhancing its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Send product request
Other supplier products
 |
Phosphatidylserine powder dietary supplement | Phosphatidylserine powder is a dietary supplement that is used in various industries, including: Health and wellness:phosphatidylserine powderis us... |
 |
Phosphatidylserine Functional Component | Phosphatidylserine is a kind of compound that can be extracted from raw materials from different sources. It exists in biofilms of all animals, hig... |
 |
Key Considerations for Phospholipids in Applications | Phospholipids are versatile ingredients in the food industry, with applications ranging from basic emulsification and stabilization to advanced nut... |
 |
Phospholipids Manufacturer | The chemical properties of phospholipidsHydrolyzability: Phospholipids can undergo hydrolysis reactions under the action of acids, bases or enzymes... |
 |
Phosphatidylserine Powder/Liquid | Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid that plays an important role in cell signaling and communication in the body. It is naturally found in sm... |
Same products
 |
Deboom Energetic Graphene Oil Additive | Seller: Shanghai Aikebao New Material Technology Co., Ltd | Asgraphene oil additive manufacturerspecializing in automotive solutions, we understand the criti... |
 |
L-Lysine monohydrochloride as nutrient additives | Seller: Shanghai Yifu Food Ingredients Co., Ltd | Free L-lysine is highly hygroscopic—it absorbs atmospheric moisture rapidly at relative hum... |
 |
L-Lysine monohydrochloride Purchase price | Seller: Shanghai Yifu Food Ingredients Co., Ltd | L-Lysine monohydrochloridehas a higher aqueous solubility than free L-lysine: ~70 g/100 mL at 25 ... |
 |
L-Lysine monohydrochloride Partners, long-termCooperation | Seller: Shanghai Yifu Food Ingredients Co., Ltd | The most prominent performance advantage ofL-Lysine monohydrochloride is its optimized physical a... |
 |
L-Lysine monohydrochloride Marke quotation | Seller: Shanghai Yifu Food Ingredients Co., Ltd | L-Lysine monohydrochloride (L-Lys·HCl) is the dominant commercial form of L-lysine—a... |
