liquid vitamins

[lwseymour]

Has anybody made the switch to liquid vitamins? And if so, do you believe that liquid vitamins give you more energy? I've heard that they are absorbed better. I take a multi, E, C, and calcium, but am feeling VERY run down. Just curious about anyone's experience before I pay $30.00 bucks (ouch!). If it gives me more energy, then it will be worth the $30.00 no doubt.
Thanks.

 

[kristina]

Yes, on the advice of my physician. I notice a very big difference if I get off of them for a week (as when I go on vacation, I bring pills vits). Hair,nails, and skin esp.

Some brands will give you energy, others not. Check labels for ginseng and high b12 levels if you want energy. Careful, some brands have very high fructose/sugars.

I have tried them all and I love Tropical Oasis All-in-one. They have a web site, and are available at most health food outlets. I pay $26/bottle here in Vegas. It's an Aloe-cranberry based liquid that tastes not half bad. I really really like the liquid.

 

[mogambo]

Of course there is the possibility that you may have a low grade infection of some sort, or are anemic, or something else besides vitamin-deficiency. Maybe you have a food allergy. Just keep that in mind in case the vitamins dont help.

 

[artmaker]

Be careful when you buy liquid vitamins. I ordered a bottle from t-tapp's site, and when it arrived it had no breakdown of the amounts of the vitamins, i.e., vitamin a = ?? mg, etc. Thus there was no way of knowing what amounts I was intaking. I also wonder where there are studies that show that liquid is better. I searched out on the web after I received my bottle, as I was upset about spending $34 for an unknown quality, and I couldn't find any evidence. Also, the nutrition books I've been reading don't indicate anything about liquid vs. pills. If anyone knows of studies, I would appreciate the information.

 

[kristina]

RE: liquid vitamins studies

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www.herbalbodywraps.com/chiroreport.htm

This is just one...it's hard to find one that isn't linked to someone selling a product (which to me renders any study almost useless per se).
Just FYI, it's pretty well established that liquid anything absorbs faster & better than pills (See also products like Theraflu, liqui-gel advil, etc). Ask your doc about it next visit. Usually it is more an argument about whether supplements are necessary or beneficial.
IMHO I just don't want all the fillers and crud they put in your standard grocery-store ilk OTC pill vitamins. If I am gonna go through the hassle of taking them, I want them as pure, active, and efficient in form and function as possible.
I agree that I would never take a product that doesn't include a listing of ingredients and amounts. I thought that was FDA mandated now?? Fair Consumer Labeling Act or something?
OH well, more info than you asked for.