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SUPSORB® IVC Proprietary SMEDDS

SUPSORB® is engineered to mimic the body's natural micelle formation process. Upon exposure to the digestive tract's aqueous environment, it rapidly self-assembles into micelles, bypassing bile salt-dependent emulsification and enhancing nutrient absorption efficiency.

This technology utilizes pharmaceutically approved surfactants—molecules possessing both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties—that stabilize micelles and improve the solubility and bioavailability of fat-soluble nutrients.

WHY SUPSORB® ?

Bioavailability and nutrient absorption are critical challenges in the dietary supplement industry. The higher the bioavailability of a nutrient, the more effectively the body can absorb and utilize it. This is particularly important for lipophilic (fat-soluble) ingredients like CoQ10, curcumin, omega-3 fatty acids，etc.

The body's natural absorption of fat-soluble nutrients relies on bile salts, a process that can be slow and inefficient. During this delay, sensitive nutrients may be exposed to the stomach's acidic environment, leading to potential degradation and diminished efficacy.

IVC’s Proprietary Self-Emulsifying Delivery System (SUPSORB®) provides a scientifically advanced solution to the challenge of nutrient absorption.

Superior Bioavailability*

Rapid micelle formation upon exposure to gastrointestinal fluids bypasses the need for bile salt-mediated emulsification, enhancing nutrient absorption while simultaneously shielding sensitive actives from degradation in the acidic gastric environment.

Broad Applications

Compliant with both U.S. and European regulations, this technology is widely applied in products containing fish oil, CoQ10, curcumin, and milk thistle, among others.

*Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) are recognized by the FDA as a Category III formulation approach for enhancing bioavailability (FDA Guidance, 2015).