The benefits of liquid vitamins

There are many people who have chosen vitamin supplementation, but then find they have difficulty taking them. They can experience nausea after taking vitamins, or for some people the simple act of swallowing a pill is just hard. For those who have this difficulty, (taking vitamins in pill form) there is another option-liquid vitamins.

Because of its ease of ingestion, liquid vitamins can greatly benefit those, who have a tough time taking pills and capsules. Liquid vitamins are also more effective for people, whose gastrointestinal system have been compromised, and cannot effectively break down, compressed material. Liquid vitamins are also convenient, because they do not require water, and may be available in spray forms. Along with these benefits, there are several others.Here is a brief overview of the benefits of liquid vitamins-

• Easy delivery-Probably the major benefit of liquid vitamins is the easy delivery. This is especially important for those who may have difficulty swallowing pills, such as toddlers, and the elderly. Using liquid vitamins can provide an effortless alternative. There are also tools that make easy and almost effortless. Syringes can be used that can measure out the dosage and then be "shot" into the toddler's (or elderly persons) mouth. This makes dispensing vitamins, an almost mess-free proposition.


• Intestinal Ease-Some people do not have any problem swallowing pills, but they may not be able to digest the pill, once it is inside the intestine. This is a highly common, condition in people who suffer from Diverticulitis. This can even be dangerous, where the sharp edges of the pill can cause serious inflammation and even bleeding. Liquid vitamins are far less aggressive to people with such conditions.


• No water needed-Liquid vitamins are extremely easy to take, and since you do not need water, they can be taken just about anywhere. This provides an immeasurable convenience especially to individuals, who may not be able to get themselves a glass of water, (think elderly and small children). It must be taken into consideration, however, that liquid vitamins often have high sugar content, which is added by manufacturers to mask the taste.


• Portability-Another big benefit of liquid vitamins is the ease of carrying them. No longer do you have to worry about lugging around a large vitamin bottle with a 100 vitamins, inside.Liquid vitamins, many of which are often packaged in slim plastic bottles, are easily transportable. In addition, there are new methods of liquid vitamin delivery that are being developed. One of the most popular is the spray version, which comes with pump action, and is absorbed directly through contact with the tongue, or with any part of the inner mouth.


• Affordable option-At one time liquid vitamins, where only available by prescription, and where much more expensive. Today there are several affordable options that can be purchased over the counter, or by prescription. This means cost is no longer a barrier if you choose liquid vitamins for yourself or someone under your care.


• Better mineral absorption-Some people think that by taking vitamins in liquid form, they will experience better mineral absorption. This in true to an extent, but it should be noted, that the liquid form may be a better medium for only certain minerals. Although liquids will be typically absorbed, more expediently than solids, this does not necessarily mean that liquid vitamins deliver higher absorption. The problem with this is that liquid vitamins have less mineral content, than vitamins in pill form. So this means that while the liquid has higher and faster absorption, it is not necessarily more beneficial. However, studies have shown that vitamins such as B12 and folic acid that are naturally delivered in small doses may be better ingested in liquid form.