Most of us have taken a vitamin C tablet at some point and assumed our body absorbed all of it. The reality is a little more complicated. How much of a nutrient actually makes it from the pill into your bloodstream depends heavily on how that nutrient is delivered. That question — delivery, not just dosage — is the entire reason Aurora Nutrascience exists. In this brand highlight, we are looking at the Canadian manufacturer behind some of the most talked-about liposomal supplements on the market, and the three Aurora products we carry at GreenRX.
A Canadian pioneer in liposomal technology
Aurora Nutrascience Inc. is a Toronto-based Canadian manufacturer, established in 2013, built around a single specialty: liposomal nutrient delivery. Their tagline, "The Science of Encapsulating Nutrition," is not marketing fluff — it is a fair description of what the company actually does.
What impressed us most when we looked into them is how much of the process happens in-house. Aurora runs its own on-site research and development laboratory staffed by PhDs and technicians, and manufactures in a Health Canada licensed, NSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP certified, FDA-inspected and registered facility. Unlike a lot of companies in this space, they do not co-pack or third-party label — they only make their own products, start to finish. Their quality control program includes a full in-house microbial testing suite, which is genuinely rare in the natural health category.
They also do not just take their own word for it. Aurora's liposomal formulations undergo third-party validation testing through the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine, with additional research partnerships at the University of Guelph. For a category where the word "liposomal" gets thrown around fairly loosely, that independent verification of actual liposome formation is a meaningful differentiator.
So what actually is a liposome?
Here is the short version. A liposome is a microscopic, sphere-shaped vesicle made of naturally-derived phospholipids — essentially a tiny bubble with a lipid (fat) outer layer. A nutrient like vitamin C gets enclosed inside that bubble.
Why does that matter? Because the digestive tract is a rough neighbourhood for nutrients. Stomach acids and bile salts break a lot of things down before they ever reach the bloodstream. Wrapping the nutrient inside a lipid shell is designed to help it travel through the digestive system intact. Aurora notes that this approach can also help reduce the stomach or intestinal discomfort that some people experience with traditional high-dose oral supplements.
Aurora's own manufacturing process is a proprietary, multi-stage one: nutrients are first transformed into an aqueous state, then enveloped within non-GMO lecithin-based liposomes. It is deliberately slow and energy-intensive, which is precisely the point — the company's position is that this is what separates a true liposomal product from one that simply borrows the word.
The Aurora products we carry at GreenRX
We stock three Aurora Nutrascience products, and each one covers a different use case.
Liposomal Vitamin C Liquid Packets
The Liposomal Vitamin C Liquid Packets are Aurora's flagship product and the one most people discover the brand through. These are single-serving liquid packets, which makes them genuinely practical — no measuring, no bottle to lug around, and easy to toss in a bag or a suitcase. If you have been curious about liposomal vitamin C but did not want to commit to a large bottle, the Liposomal Vitamin C Liquid Packets are the easiest entry point. They are Non-GMO, and available in multiple flavour options.
Liposomal Glutathione 750mg Liquid Packets
Glutathione is one of those nutrients that gets a lot of attention precisely because it is notoriously difficult to absorb in conventional oral form — which makes it a natural fit for liposomal delivery. The Liposomal Glutathione 750mg Liquid Packets use the same convenient single-serve liquid packet format as the vitamin C, at a 750mg dose per packet, and are also Non-GMO. This is the product our team gets asked about most by customers who have already done their homework on glutathione.
Vitamin C 1000mg Lipo-Vescent Tablets
Not everyone loves a liquid, and that is exactly the gap the Vitamin C 1000mg Lipo-Vescent Tablets fill. These deliver 1000mg of vitamin C in an effervescent tablet format that draws on Aurora's liposomal technology — you get the tablet convenience and the fizzy-drink experience in one. For anyone building a daily routine rather than reaching for something occasionally, the Vitamin C 1000mg Lipo-Vescent Tablets tend to be the easiest habit to keep.
Which format is right for you?
- You travel, commute, or want zero prep — the single-serve liquid packets win. Grab the Liposomal Vitamin C Liquid Packets.
- You are specifically after glutathione — the Liposomal Glutathione 750mg Liquid Packets are the only option in our Aurora range for that nutrient.
- You prefer a tablet or a fizzy drink — reach for the Vitamin C 1000mg Lipo-Vescent Tablets.
Not sure? Our Greenbrook Pharmacy team is happy to talk it through. We offer free health consultations, and you can get in touch in-store, by phone, or online.
Why we stock Aurora Nutrascience
We are selective about the supplement brands that earn shelf space at GreenRX, and Aurora ticks the boxes that matter to us: Canadian-made, manufactured in a licensed and independently certified facility, vertically integrated with no third-party co-packing, and validated by an actual university lab rather than by a marketing department. In a category where "liposomal" has become a buzzword, Aurora is one of the brands doing the work to back the term up.
Shop Aurora Nutrascience at GreenRX
You can pick up the Aurora range whichever way suits you best:
- Canada-wide shipping — we ship right across the country, with free shipping on orders over $85.
- Local delivery — fast, convenient delivery throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
- Same-day in-store pickup — order online and collect it the same day at our store, 421 Greenbrook Dr, Kitchener.
Browse the full Aurora Nutrascience collection at GreenRX and find the format that fits your routine.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The products mentioned are natural health products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always read and follow the label. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.