@article{PrantlEigenbergerGehmertetal., author = {Prantl, Lukas and Eigenberger, Andreas and Gehmert, Sebastian and Haerteis, Silke and Aung, Thiha and Rachel, Reinhard and Jung, Ernst Michael and Felthaus, Oliver}, title = {Enhanced Resorption of Liposomal Packed Vitamin C Monitored by Ultrasound}, series = {Journal of Clinical Medicine}, volume = {9}, journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine}, number = {6}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/jcm9061616}, pages = {1 -- 12}, abstract = {Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans and is involved in a plethora of health-related functions. Several studies have shown a connection between vitamin C intake and an improved resistance to infections that involves the immune system. However, the body cannot store vitamin C and both the elevated oral intake, and the intravenous application have certain disadvantages. In this study, we wanted to show a new formulation for the liposomal packaging of vitamin C. Using freeze etching electron microscopy, we show the formed liposomes. With a novel approach of post-processing procedures of real-time sonography that combines enhancement effects by contrast-like ultrasound with a transducer, we wanted to demonstrate the elevated intestinal vitamin C resorption on four participants. With the method presented in this study, it is possible to make use of the liposomal packaging of vitamin C with simple household materials and equipment for intake elevation. For the first time, we show the enhanced resorption of ingested liposomes using microbubble enhanced ultrasound imaging.}, language = {en} }