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Monday, January 28, 2008

Liquid Versus Tablet Discount Vitamins?

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Liquid Versus Tablet Discount Vitamins?

riversideonline.com - Liquid vitamins vs. pills: Does one work better than the other?

The debate of questionable promotions of liquid vitamin miracles vs pills rages on. The MayoClinic.com claims no real benefits. With most consumables that are swallowed the question should be will the benefits survive past my stomach acid before it gets into my system?

riversideonline.com - Liquid vitamins vs. pills: Does one work better than the other?

Liquid vitamins vs. pills: Does one work better than the other?


Liquid vitamins vs. pills: Does one work better than the other?
Question
Do chewable and liquid vitamins work faster or better than vitamin pills that you swallow?
Katarzyna
Florida
Answer
Liquids and chewable tablets typically are absorbed by the body quicker than capsules or tablets, which are swallowed. This is because your stomach and intestines don't have as much to do to break them down. But this doesn't mean that liquid medications or chewable tablets work any better or are better for you than capsule or tablet forms. Also, usually with vitamins, faster absorption isn't an issue.
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