Health essentials

What is GammaSorb? The delivery system that provides benefits to support your health*

Dan Stearnshealth and medical writer
5 min read
8x Up to 8 times greater CoQ10 absorption vs. standard CoQ10 forms
100% Plant-based — made from gamma cyclodextrin, a naturally derived oligosaccharide
4+ Age-appropriate — GammaSorb products available for kids ages 4 and up
Summary

Wondering why some supplements feel like they work and others don't? It often comes down to absorption. This guide breaks down GammaSorb® — Terry Naturally's plant-based delivery system that helps your body actually absorb hard-to-absorb nutrients like CoQ10, curcumin, berberine, and quercetin.* You'll learn how it works, which products feature it, and how to spot the Gold Bar on the shelf.

Golden turmeric powder, root slices, and a glass beaker of turmeric extract on a cream surface.

GammaSorb is a plant-based delivery system—made from gamma cyclodextrin, a naturally derived oligosaccharide—that binds to nutrients and makes them significantly easier for the body to absorb. Think of it as the supplement that helps your other supplements do their job. Many valuable nutrients, particularly fat-soluble ones, are notoriously hard for the body to take up from standard supplement forms. GammaSorb was developed specifically to solve that problem.

Why absorption matters more than you think

You can take the most well-researched supplement in the world, but if your body can't absorb it effectively, you're getting only a fraction of the potential benefit. This is especially true for fat-soluble nutrients—compounds like CoQ10, curcumin, and berberine that don't dissolve in water and therefore struggle to move through the digestive tract and into the bloodstream. Standard berberine, for example, may deliver  little  of the compound into circulation—which is why traditional recommendations often call for very large doses just to compensate for poor uptake.

GammaSorb changes this . By encapsulating nutrients in a gamma cyclodextrin complex, it creates a water-compatible carrier that escorts fat-soluble ingredients to where they can actually be absorbed. More of the active compound reaches the bloodstream—and delivers meaningful support for your overall health.*

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Hard-to-absorb nutrients paired with GammaSorb — CoQ10, curcumin, berberine, quercetin, PEA, and red ginseng

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The Gold Bar Cue — The visual cue on Terry Naturally® packaging that indicates the formula features "Enhanced Absorption."‡

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Gamma cyclodextrin — the largest cyclodextrin used in supplements, with room for more nutrients

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Synthetic ingredients — gamma cyclodextrin comes from natural plant sources

Macro close-up of a golden turmeric oil droplet on a green leaf, suggesting absorption at a molecular level.

The science behind GammaSorb®: Gamma cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrins are cone-shaped molecules used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications to improve the stability and bioavailability of compounds that are otherwise difficult to deliver. Gamma cyclodextrin is the largest of the cyclodextrins used in supplement and pharmaceutical applications, which gives it a structural advantage: it can encapsulate a wider range of fat-soluble molecules than smaller variants like alpha or beta cyclodextrin.

Beyond absorption, gamma cyclodextrin also improves the taste and stability of the nutrients it carries—which is part of why several GammaSorb-enhanced Terry Naturally products come in pleasant chewable forms.

Featured GammaSorb® Formulas*
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CoQ10 Chewable $34.95
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Berberine MetX™ $39.95
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CuraMed® Chewable $33.95

GammaSorb® in action: Products you may already know

Terry Naturally has paired GammaSorb with several of its most popular formulas—specifically targeting nutrients that have historically been challenging for the body to absorb. Here's how the delivery system elevates each one.

Chewable CoQ10

CoQ10 is critical for heart function and cellular energy, but standard CoQ10 supplements are notoriously poorly absorbed. Terry Naturally's Chewable CoQ10 pairs CoQ10 with GammaSorb for absorption that can be up to 8 times greater than standard CoQ10 forms. The result is a pleasant-tasting chewable that delivers CoQ10 where the body can actually use it.

Berberine MetX™ Extra Strength

Berberine is a botanical compound with centuries of traditional use, valued today for supporting healthy blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and overall metabolic health.*†† But standard berberine's poor bioavailability has always been its limitation. Berberine MetX pairs this compound with GammaSorb to help it reach its fullest potential in the body.

††Supports healthy levels already within the normal range.

Chewable CuraMed®

CuraMed is one of Terry Naturally's flagship curcumin formulas, built around the clinically studied BCM-95® curcumin extract. Chewable CuraMed takes that already-enhanced curcumin formula and pairs it with GammaSorb for an additional layer of bioavailability support—making it a great choice for both kids and adults who prefer chewables. BCM-95® curcumin is combined with turmeric essential oil to support enhanced bioavailability, and GammaSorb builds further on that foundation.

How GammaSorb® helps your body absorb more*
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Wraps the Nutrient

GammaSorb's gamma cyclodextrin acts like a tiny cup. It surrounds fat-soluble nutrients (like CoQ10 or curcumin) that water normally rejects — turning them into a form your digestive system can work with.

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Travels through digestion

Because the nutrient is now water-compatible, it moves through the digestive tract far more easily than it would on its own — instead of mostly passing through unused.

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Delivers where it matters*

Once the nutrient reaches the right place, GammaSorb releases it for absorption — so more of the active compound makes it into your bloodstream and where it can support your health.*

HRG80™ Red Ginseng Energy Chewable

HRG80 Red Ginseng delivers seven times more readily absorbable noble ginsenosides than conventional ginseng. Paired with GammaSorb in the Energy Chewable, it supports mental and physical energy, stamina, and resilience during occasional stressful times.*^

Quercetin with vitamin C 

Quercetin is a valuable flavonoid antioxidant that supports immune health, sinus function, and healthy histamine levels—but it's one of the harder nutrients for the body to absorb in standard form.†† Quercetin with Vitamin C uses GammaSorb to overcome this limitation, paired with vitamin C for additional immune and sinus support.* 

††Supports healthy levels already within the normal range.

PEA Healthy Inflammation Response*†

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally occurring fatty acid that supports pain relief, healthy mood, cognitive strength, mobility, and exercise recovery. PEA Healthy Inflammation Response† combines PEA with serratiopeptidase—an enzyme that supports muscle recovery, microcirculation, and joint flexibility—and GammaSorb for improved absorption of both compounds.*‡

 

†Occasional inflammation due to exercise or overuse. ‡GammaSorb has been shown to increase the absorption of certain hard to absorb (fat soluble) dietary ingredients.

How to spot GammaSorb® on the shelf

Look for the Gold Bar on Terry Naturally packaging—it features the GammaSorb logo alongside the words "Enhanced Absorption." When you see it, you know the formula has been built specifically to overcome the bioavailability challenges that limit so many standard supplements. It's a small symbol with significant meaning: the nutrients inside are designed to actually reach your body where they can do the most good.‡

To explore all products featuring this delivery system, visit the full GammaSorb product collection on the Terry Naturally website.

‡GammaSorb has been shown to increase the absorption of certain hard to absorb (fat soluble) dietary ingredients.

Targeted solutions with GammaSorb® support*
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HRG80™ Red Ginseng Energy Chewable $33.95
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Quercetin with Vitamin C $29.95
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PEA Healthy Inflammation Response*† $39.95

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Here the answers

  • GammaSorb is made from gamma cyclodextrin, a plant-derived oligosaccharide. It is a cone-shaped molecule that binds to nutrients—particularly fat-soluble ones—and creates a water-compatible complex the body can absorb more readily. It is plant-based, not synthetic, and has a well-established safety and absorption-enhancing profile used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications.‡

    ‡GammaSorb has been shown to increase the absorption of certain hard to absorb (fat soluble) dietary ingredients.

  • Yes. Several GammaSorb-enhanced products—including Propolis Extract EP300™ Chewable and Chewable CuraMed®—are formulated for use by children and come in great-tasting chewable forms. Gamma cyclodextrin has a well-established safety profile and is used in pharmaceutical applications internationally. Age guidance is provided on each product label. 

  • One added benefit of gamma cyclodextrin is that it can improve the taste  of the nutrients it carries. This contributes to why several GammaSorb-enhanced Terry Naturally products—including  CoQ10 Chewable, Chewable CuraMed®, and HRG80 Red Ginseng Energy Chewable—come in pleasant chewable formats. Rather than relying solely on sweeteners to mask unpleasant flavors, the cyclodextrin complex itself contributes to a more neutral or mildly pleasant flavor profile.

  • Many people incorporate more than one GammaSorb-enhanced product into their daily routine. GammaSorb is a delivery system, not a bioactive compound, so there is no concern about accumulating it across multiple products.

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