What is Alcohol?
Alcohol is a formulation solvent or carrier ingredient.
Alcohol can be used in small amounts in some liquid formulas as a solvent or carrier. It can help dissolve, preserve, or distribute certain extracts and flavour compounds more evenly through a liquid product.
Why is Alcohol used in liquid formulas?
Alcohol may be used in small amounts as a solvent, carrier, or preservative support in some liquid extracts or formulas.
It can dissolve certain flavour compounds and plant constituents that water does not dissolve well.
What it adds to the product experience
It can help distribute certain extracts or flavour compounds more evenly.
It may also help preserve some liquid extracts, depending on concentration and formulation.
Ingredient origin or natural source
Alcohol may be used in extracts and liquid formulas as a solvent or carrier for selected flavour compounds and plant extracts.
Interesting fact
Alcohol is commonly used in tiny amounts in some liquid extracts because it can help dissolve compounds that do not mix easily with water.
Safety and suitability notes
People avoiding alcohol for religious, medical, pregnancy, recovery, medication, or personal reasons should check the label or contact Supremo before use.
Simple takeaway
- Alcohol may act as a solvent or carrier.
- It can help dissolve compounds water does not dissolve well.
- People avoiding alcohol should check the label before use.
Common questions
Why is alcohol used in some liquid formulas?
It can act as a solvent, carrier, or preservative support for certain extracts and flavour compounds.
Does every Supremo product contain alcohol?
No. Check the ingredient list for the specific product.
Should I avoid this ingredient if I do not consume alcohol?
If you avoid alcohol for religious, medical, pregnancy, recovery, medication, or personal reasons, check the label or contact Supremo before use.
Which Supremo products contain Alcohol?
Alcohol appears in Supremo Liposomal C, Supremo Liposomal G, Supremo Liposomal Gold, Supremo Liposomal H, Supremo Liposomal PQQ and Supremo Liposomal Zenova.
Supremo products containing Alcohol
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This article is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Speak to a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, managing a diagnosed health condition, or unsure whether a supplement is appropriate for you.
Sources and further reading
- PubMed / NCBI. PubMed indexed research on ethanol as a solvent in extracts.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Food Additives and Ingredients.
- NCBI Bookshelf. NCBI resources on food flavouring and formulation ingredients.
- PubMed / NCBI. PubMed indexed research on liposomes and phospholipid delivery systems.