Why Liquid Multivitamins are Superior
If you've visited a nutrition center you've probably come across
liquid multivitamins. It may seem odd to you to be able to drink
your vitamins, but it is becoming a more acceptable practice.
With the number of multivitamins available, you would probably
find it difficult to accept the fact that one is more superior
to another. However, when you compare the benefits associated
with taking liquid multivitamins you may discover that the
benefits they provide slightly exceed those of multivitamins in
pill form (tablets, softgels, and capsules).
When you take vitamins, do you feel confident that your body is
getting the nutrients it needs? While you probably are, it may
be possible that you are not. Before your body can use the
nutrients found in vitamins, it has to be able to absorb them.
Multivitamins in pill form are cold pressed. This process
involves extracting the nutrients from fruit, seeds, and nuts
with a limited amount of heat. This process is supposed to
result in more of the vitamin's value being retained, however,
many of the nutrients (as much as 80%!) are lost. This should
catch your attention if you are on a budget (and who isn't these
days), since taking a pill multivitamin can be like throwing
your money away.
In contrast, liquid multivitamins retain much higher nutrient
content when they are processed. In addition, it takes longer
for your digestive system to digest pill multivitamins. Liquid
multivitamins don't have to be digested so they are absorbed
within the system a lot quicker than pills. The nutrient content
in multivitamins in pill form can rival those of liquid
multivitamins when they are produced using quality nutrients.
These multivitamins unfortunately are very expensive to produce
and are often overlooked by individuals interested in purchasing
vitamins.
In addition to the method in which they are processed and how
quickly they enter the bloodstream, liquid multivitamins also
have a wider appeal. Many people have difficulty swallowing
pills, sometimes to the point of gagging. Liquid multivitamins
naturally go down easy and are available in a variety of flavors
(children enjoy this aspect).
If you are completely sold on the idea of using multivitamins in
pill form, you should continue to do so. Just make sure you
search for those multivitamins that are made with the best
quality nutrients.