(11-11-2014, 15:38)GamerGuy Wrote: Anyone else have this problem? I find that about 10 or so minutes after popping my daily doses, I'm struggling to keep the undissolved pill capsules down. It gets pretty nasty when one comes up halfway and gets stuck, and you can taste the contents... ugh.
Hey Game,
Don't drink hot liquids with capsules, it's dissolving the capsule before it hits the gut, water, milk are ok.
(09-03-2014, 23:02)Lotus Wrote:General averages of rates/ratios when consuming herbs
Q-How long does a capsule take to dissolve?
A-Typically the average is up to 20 minutes, some sources have at 5-10 minutes while others say 20-30 minutes. Extracts 1 to 4 minutes
Q-What are typical absorption results?
A-For skin application- 60%
A-Liquid- 98%
A-capsule- 10-20%
Q-What is the capsule to extract ratio?
A-20 to 1, meaning it would take 20 capsules to = 1 teaspoon of extract
Q-When is the best time to take an herb?
A-In general herbs are best taken on an empty stomach