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Tablets to Liquids: Are All Vitamins Created Equal?

Nutrients must be efficiently absorbed in the body.

There was once a time when the only source of vitamins was our food. Unbalanced diets, intensive workout regimens and health issues, however, can often times cause dietary deficiencies, leaving a large portion of the American population in search of supplemental vitamins that service their specific health needs. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of adults in the U.S. take dietary supplements. Different forms of vitamins and supplements flood store shelves, both brick-and-mortar and online, which has created tremendous confusion among consumers when trying to identify the most effective products. As such, consumers often ask: what is the difference between liquid and tablet supplements and is one more effective than the other?
 
In many cases, it comes down to one factor: absorption, the route by which a substance enters the bloodstream. A vitamin is only beneficial if it enters the bloodstream. There have been numerous studies that have shown that certain tablet vitamins pass out of the body whole and unabsorbed, as our bodies have trouble digesting and absorbing the processed and compressed nutrients. In fact, even with higher quality pills, research has shown that only 10-20% of the nutrients in vitamin products are absorbed by the body, according to the Physician’s Desk Reference.
 
If a person can’t disintegrate and dissolve a tablet, then, chances are they will not be able to effectively absorb nutrients from most liquids either. According to the CDC, various digestive maladies collectively amount to the number one reason for emergency room visits after accidents. Products for digestive relief are the number one reason for OTC medication purchases. Drugs for digestive problems are the most prescribed class of drugs for a health problem. 
 
Prodovite, a proprietary liquid multinutrient complex used to promote health and enhance performance, has been shown to enter the bloodstream effectively within five minutes, a critical factor for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Tablet vitamins can take an hour or even much longer given the widespread incidence of digestive problems. When it comes to workout supplements, fast-acting nutrition is a game-changer.
 
Prodovite’s exclusive Prodosome Encapsulation Technology offers all of the benefits of liquid vitamins, but takes it much further. The vitamin promotes rapid and sustainable absorption—as mentioned previously, it starts working in minutes, greatly enhancing utilization of its nutritional ingredients. The technology of this unique supplement offers both the benefits of sublingual absorption—as consumers swish it in their mouth before swallowing—as well as synchronized absorption, both in the mouth and further down in the digestive tract. Prodovite is ideal for consumers looking to improve their workout regimens, as it provides nutrients that enable the body to achieve the best use of air (oxygen) and water, as well as supports optimal health, energy and vitality by simultaneously delivering quality bioavailable and bioactive ingredients into the body quickly and effectively.
 
The dietary supplements market is a flooded one, often leaving consumers with more questions than answers. Whether consumers are looking to enhance their workout performance or to normalize and restore nutritional needs to overcome deficiencies or satisfy inadequacies created by increased performance demands, being armed with reliable information is key. Utilizing the right data and turning to knowledgeable experts, consumers can successfully identify the most effective options.


Bill Downs is the founder and CEO of Victory Nutrition International, Inc. (VNI), an innovative direct sales and referral marketing company. For more information regarding Prodovite, visit vniinc.com.

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