3 minWhen we take vitamins, we often don't think about the form in which we consume them. However, choosing liquid vitamins instead of pills can have a major impact on how well our bodies absorb the vitamins. In this blog, we take a closer look at the differences between liquid and pill-form vitamins and why their absorption can vary.
In this article, you will read
- What is the difference between liquid and pill-form vitamins?
- How are liquid vitamins absorbed more quickly?
- The role of the mouth and stomach in the absorption of vitamins
Liquid vitamins: direct absorption into the body
Liquid vitamins offer unique benefits because they can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. When you take liquid supplements, the vitamins come into contact with saliva in your mouth. Saliva helps speed up the absorption process. This often makes the absorption of liquid vitamins faster than that of pills or tablets.
Stomach and acidity
Unlike liquid vitamins, vitamins in pill form must first reach the stomach. The process of breakdown by stomach acid can slow down absorption. For some people, such as those who use antacids, absorption can be even more difficult because stomach acid plays an important role in releasing the vitamins.
Faster absorption with liquid vitamins
Because liquid vitamins start working in your mouth, they do not first have to be processed by the stomach. This means that they can be absorbed by the body more quickly, resulting in more efficient utilisation of the nutrients.
