Hello, you can find the full ingredient description on the product page. There is no alcohol included.

You might have heard of a new technology called liposomal technology that has been used to increase absorption of nutrients. This occurs naturally in krill oil. The omega-3 fats are bound to phospholipids that radically increase absorption relative to fish oil. Similarly, this process can now be simulated in the gut to improve nutrient absorption. To give you a better understanding of this process, here are a few basic concepts:

The base is phospholipids which are…
- The building blocks for your cell membranes…*
- Regulators of cellular transport by functioning as "gate-keepers"…*
- Protectors of cell membranes against free radical assaults…*
- The same cellular complex as found in egg yolks and krill oil…*

Liposomal vitamin C presents bioavailability advantages over traditional oral C supplements (non-liposomal).*

With liposomal technology, the phospholipids in the capsule can form liposomes in the stomach when mixed with water. Studies show the movement of water is sufficient to create some liposomes. Stresses are high in the stomach, with stomach fluids in near constant motion, which could present an even greater amount of liposomes.* Since liposomes can help the nutrient gain entry across your gut membrane to its target organs and cells, more liposomes could lead to an increased rate of absorption. The research is now quite clear that one of the best and most practical ways to supplement your diet with oral vitamin C is with a liposomal form of vitamin C.

The Mercola Liposomal Vitamin C is designed for Liposomes to beginning forming after consumption. Many blogs point out the liposomal properties of the contents of the capsule before consumption. This is just simply not how the Mercola product was designed. In a normal stomach environment, liposomes do form that would allow for the vitamin C to be better absorbed. Hence it is designed to have a different way of working than traditional Liposomal Vitamin C supplements.

Hello, the dosage is dependent upon the severity of the recurring singles. I would start with the 1000 mg daily dosage from this supplement. In most cases that should be sufficient. Please remember the maximum allowed daily dosage for Vitamin C is 2000 mg per day.

This specific Vitamin C supplement is not vegetarian.

Yes, Dr. Mercola Liposomal Vitamin C is completely gluten free.