Iron is one of the most important elements for human, because it plays an essential role in many metabolic processes. However, it is also recognized to be dangerous for its detrimental effect inside human cells, where, in the absence of homeostatic balance, it can induce free radicals formation. Moreover, an excessive accumulation of iron in tissues can produce iron overload, a condition incompatible with life. The use of liposomes as carriers can represent an interesting iron therapy to improve iron bioavailability and reduce its negative effects, in particular during pregnancy. In this study, a morphological analysis has been performed on commercial liposome vesicles at various drying times, both in saline solution and in distilled water. Furthermore, to highlight their possible interaction or internalization in cells, liposomes have been administered to human hemopoietic U937 cells. Ultrastructural analyses confirm that vesicle morphology and size are comparable with classical liposomal structures. Products are stable during specimen preparation and drying. Additionally, they have a good ability to penetrate into cells, interacting with cytoplasmic organelles, without inducing, at least apparently, any ultrastructural damage.
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From 1990 selling functional ingredients and minerals customized for food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Our mission
Build a respected company, recognized both nationally and internationally, in order to meet our customers´ needs as to supply of nutrients and liposomes, through scientific knowledge, and in turn exceed their expectations through our continuous improvement approach.

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Research & Development
Our R&D Department focuses on meeting our customers’ needs by providing them assistance, from product development to product launch.
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Scientific Support
Our liposomes and stabilized mineral sources have important scientific support.
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Experience
Our responsibility, experience, reliability and commitment have made national and international leading companies select us as their suppliers.
Constant innovation
for the benefit of people
FOOD SAFETY POLICY
Policy Statement
Lipotech S.A. is a company dedicated to manufacturing and commercialization of food additives and ingredients. To this end, the management team has committed to implementing and developing a Food Safety Management System, SGIM in Spanish, to promote a work culture that guarantees food additives and ingredients manufacturing and commercialization of safe, authentic, legal and high quality food.
This Policy, which serves as a framework to establish and review our objectives, is based on the following principles:
Comply with current national and international legislation inherent to the SGIA
Implement, maintain and improve the SGIA over time, based on internationally recognized standards.
Verify different processes, addressing them from raw materials and supplies reception until final product manufacturing.
To promote, as a daily conduct, a positive, entrepreneurial and optimistic attitude in our collaborators, and a constructive spirit, respect for others, loyalty and honesty.
Encourage identification, commitment and participation of our personnel as to our company culture values, through training, communication, teamwork, motivation and skill development to achieve their utmost commitment with our processes and food safety standards.
Provide tools to ensure effective internal and external communication in relation to safety and compliance of products manufactured and sold, while assuring food safety standards.
Achieve customer satisfaction by complying with mutually agreed requirements.
Work together with suppliers to build a long-term relationship, integrating them as part of the SGIA.