Ever since the federal government finally came out in 2002 and said we need to supplement our diets because we don’t get adequate nutrition from our food alone, the debate about whether or not we need to supplement has ended. We need to supplement.
Now we have more choices. We can take our supplements in tablet, liquid or powder form.
Tablets have dominated in the past. They are widely accepted as the standard format to use. They can be taken with almost any beverage, and it’s probably better to take them with food. They can travel well, and there are many pill containers for this purpose. Depending on the manufacturer, they may or may not be readily bioavailable.
Liquid vitamins are readily bioavailable. They are good for those who can’t or don’t like to swallow tablets. Generally, they can be taken with or without food or drink. Travel can be difficult as often liquids are often in a larger container that needs refrigeration.
Powder vitamins offer the best of both worlds. They are readily bioavailable like liquids, and can be taken by anyone, even those who can’t or don’t like to swallow tablets. They travel well like tablets, and don’t need refrigeration like liquids. They can be taken with or without food and generally only need to be mixed with water.
Everyone has different needs and preferences, and now there is something for everyone. Whatever is the right choice for you, the key is to do it consistently if you want to have optimal wellness.
Ever since the federal government finally came out in 2002 and said we need to supplement our diets because we don’t get adequate nutrition from our food alone, the debate about whether or not we need to supplement has ended. We need to supplement.
Now we have more choices. We can take our supplements in tablet, liquid or powder form.
Tablets have dominated in the past. They are widely accepted as the standard format to use. They can be taken with almost any beverage, and it’s probably better to take them with food. They can travel well, and there are many pill containers for this purpose. Depending on the manufacturer, they may or may not be readily bioavailable.
Liquid vitamins are readily bioavailable. They are good for those who can’t or don’t like to swallow tablets. Generally, electrolyte powder can be taken with or without food or drink. Travel can be difficult as often liquids are often in a larger container that needs refrigeration.
Powder vitamins offer the best of both worlds. They are readily bioavailable like liquids, and can be taken by anyone, even those who can’t or don’t like to swallow tablets. They travel well like tablets, and don’t need refrigeration like liquids. They can be taken with or without food and generally only need to be mixed with water.
Everyone has different needs and preferences, and now there is something for everyone. Whatever is the right choice for you, the key is to do it consistently if you want to have optimal wellness.