Phytosomes are plant-based extracts that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Phytosomes may contain an important percentage of bioactive compounds, which could make them a more potent and effective ingredient than the herbs from which they are extracted. Phytosomes are often seen as potentially more stable than plant extracts.

The process of making phytosomes can sometimes begin by breaking down the cell walls of the plants involved, then isolating and purifying the good stuff inside. The ingredients are placed into a solution with phosphatidylcholine (from lecithin), which helps solubilize them. It forms a "phospholipid complex" with the other active ingredients, creating phytosomes.

One of the advantages that might exist is that while we may only ingest a few milligrams of some active ingredients in one serving, we might achieve the same nutritional properties using a smaller amount through phytosomes. It is important to note that not all ingredients may be suitable for use in phytosomes.

People often refer to phytosome as a combination of liposomes and plants which are used to provide nutrients. Codeage Nanofood Liposomal Quercetin Phytosome uses a phospholipid complex that comes from non-GMO sunflower oil containing phosphatidylcholine.