Author: Hubert Pyrgiel – Green Hemp Poland
Nanoemulsion (~50 nm, confirmed by DLS) is one of the most advanced ways to improve the bioavailability of polyphenols.
In modern supplementation, one key question keeps returning:
Why do powerful compounds such as curcumin or resveratrol perform far below what laboratory studies suggest?
In most cases, the answer is simple:
it’s not about the dose — it’s about bioavailability.
The problem: limited bioavailability of polyphenols
Polyphenols such as xanthohumol, curcumin, quercetin, and resveratrol are among the most extensively studied compounds with antioxidant potential and support for physiological balance.
At the same time, they share a key limitation:
very low water solubility (hydrophobic nature).
In practice, this means:
- a significant portion of the dose is not absorbed,
- compounds may degrade in the stomach environment,
- first-pass metabolism in the liver reduces their presence in the bloodstream.
Solution: liposomal nanoemulsion ~50 nm (DLS)
Our formulations were analyzed using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), a method that determines the actual particle size in solution.
You can read more about the underlying mechanism here:
What are liposomes and how they work
Below are the actual results of the laboratory analysis (DLS):

DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) analysis results for xanthohumol nanoemulsion – average particle size: 48.21 nm, PdI: 0.206. Quality result: good.
Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) test results for a xanthohumol nanoemulsion developed by Green Hemp Poland show:
- average particle size: 48.21 nm
- polydispersity index (PdI): 0.206
- quality result: good
The following parameters were obtained:
- Z-Average: 48.21 nm
Particle size below 50 nm indicates high dispersion and improved potential for interaction with biological systems. - PdI: 0.206
A low polydispersity index confirms good homogeneity and stability of the formulation. - Lipid composition of plant origin
The formulation is based exclusively on natural phospholipids, without synthetic emulsifiers.
The technological process includes controlled homogenization and stabilization of the lipid system, allowing the creation of a stable nanoemulsion with reproducible parameters.
Achieving the correct particle size is only the first step.
The key factor is whether the system remains stable over time.
The described xanthohumol formulation is also available as a finished product, prepared to order using liposomal nanoemulsion technology:
Xanthohumol liposomal
Stability of nanoemulsion over time
One of the main challenges in nanoemulsion technology is not only achieving the desired particle size, but also maintaining stability over time.
The system was analyzed using the Turbiscan Stability Index (TSI), which evaluates destabilization kinetics and structural changes in the formulation.
Stability test results:

Nanoemulsion Stability Study (TSI – Turbiscan Stability Index) – analysis of system changes over time.
Interpretation:
- a low and predictable increase in TSI indicates controlled structural changes,
- no sudden spikes suggest no rapid aggregation,
- the formulation remains stable over the analyzed period.
System stability is a key factor influencing both the repeatability of performance and the quality of the final product.
Why sublingual administration?
The nanoemulsions are designed for sublingual administration, which significantly changes how active compounds are delivered in the body:
- bypassing the digestive system,
- faster absorption through the mucosa,
- partial avoidance of first-pass metabolism in the liver.
Combined with a particle size of ~50 nm, this can significantly enhance the efficiency of active compound utilization.
A more detailed explanation of bioavailability mechanisms can be found here:
Liposomal curcumin – bioavailability, effects and comparison with infusions
Synergy of ingredients
Green Hemp Poland formulations are developed with the goal of combining multiple polyphenols within a single liposomal system.
Currently, we work on individual compounds separately, optimizing:
- stability,
- particle size,
- bioavailability.
In later stages, more complex formulations are planned, combining:
- Xanthohumol – a compound derived from hops
- Resveratrol – widely studied in metabolic research
- Curcumin and quercetin – compounds with well-documented biological activity
This approach allows for full control over each component, and in the next step, enables the development of synergistic systems.
Summary
The obtained parameters (~48 nm / PdI ~0.2) and stability results confirm a high level of technological precision and formulation quality.
This reflects the direction of modern supplementation:
not by increasing the dose, but by optimizing the delivery system.
The technology described in this article is applied in specific formulations developed by Green Hemp Poland.
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