Vitamin choices-liquid, powdered or tablets?

The choices seem endless, confusion sets in, what way should you take
your vitamins?


Vitamin Choices – liquid, powdered, or tablets?

By Eibhlin Morey MacIntosh



Most health conscious people supplement their diets with vitamins.
However, you may wonder whether it’s better to take your vitamins as
liquids, powders, or in tablet form.



Both liquids and powders are better digested and recommended for
young children and elderly patients. However, liquids and powders
have a shorter shelf life than tablets. Always check the expiration date
on the product label.



In fact, liquid vitamins can lose their potency quickly after you open the
bottle. Some physicians recommend adding powdered vitamins to the
solution. However, you’re risking an overdose of some vitamins, so this
isn’t always a good idea.



Powdered vitamins can be difficult to carry with you when you’re not at
home. And, powders can taste bad. Most people mix them with juice or
in applesauce, but that’s not always convenient if you’re taking vitamins
during your workday.



Chewable vitamins can combine the digestive benefits of powders, with
the longer shelf life of tablets. Children usually prefer chewable vitamins
over bulky, hard-to-swallow tablets. Unfortunately, chewables can be
hard on tooth enamel. Be sure to rinse your mouth with water right after
taking them.



Another way to get the best of both worlds is to crush or grind tablet
vitamins, and take them as powders. A terrible taste is almost
guaranteed, but mixing the powder in a tasty juice can disguise the
bitterness.



Which vitamin form you choose will vary with your digestion and your
personal preferences. However, any of the three forms—liquid, powder,
and tablet—can help improve your nutrition.