Pills, even these gel caps, can take a long time to absorb.
Liquid and powdered vitamins both boast better absorption rates than pill-form supplements. According to Fitness.com, liquid and powdered vitamins are 100 percent bio-available, which means that 100 percent of their nutrients are immediately available for absorption into the blood stream. Pill-form vitamins are typically only 50 to 70 percent bio-available. Renuva.net notes that pill supplements often contain binding ingredients such as starch, talc and sugar that make absorption slower and more difficult.
Benefits of Liquid Vitamins
Liquid vitamins can be added to your juice.
Liquid vitamins are very easy for the body to absorb and put to use. According to Renuva.net, they begin absorbing through the buccal mucosa (the cells in your mouth) rather than being slowly broken down in your digestive track.
Disadvantages of Liquid Vitamins
are not very convenient to transport. Some come packaged in individual servings, but others come in a large bottle that needs to be kept refrigerated. They also tend to expire much faster than pill-form vitamins.
Benefits of Powdered Vitamins
Powdered vitamins often have minimal taste and can be added to water.
Like liquid vitamins, powdered vitamins have a much faster absorption rate. They are versatile because they can be mixed with water or juice and make only a small change to the taste. Some varieties are flavored, and some are even effervescent to add a little fizz to the drinks you already enjoy.
Disadvantages of Powdered Vitamins
If you don't have water or juice on hand to mix powdered vitamins, you may be faced with the difficult task of trying to choke down the dry, messy powders or waiting for them dissolve under your tongue.
Warning
Some powdered vitamins, especially effervescent ones, can have high amounts of Niacin, which can cause an allergic reaction. Talk to your doctor before starting any new nutritional supplement program, and start with a very small dose to see how your body reacts.
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