20-02-2016, 14:43
tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006 at 6:57 AM
organic angel (Login organic_angel)
Hello organic beauties!
Ok...another brainstorm. This is hopefully a tip to help us better absorb our pills and capsules. A method used in the medical world, is to crush pills with a mortar, for patients to take, and mix with a soft bland food (applesauce; pudding, etc) This is done for patients who have trouble swallowing; can't swallow big pills; etc. This ensures the maximum absorption of the pills and capsules. (remove the contents from the capsules) Also, when pills are crushed and ground, and when capsule contents are removed from their casing, they are better assimilated in the body. Applesauce proves to mix the best, and helps to disguise any unpleasant tastes.
Anonymous
(Login valeryblack)
Re: tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006, 9:32 AM
the usual advice is to take pills a while before or after eating. Are you sure about taking them with food?
Merrik
(Login Merrik)
Re: tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006, 9:37 AM
I'm not sure if this is the same for herbs, as they'e not as strong as medications, but in many cases in health care, it is not advised to crush or spit pills, as they can often case stomach irritations through the larger surface areas, and thus quicker breakdown. Also some tablets come coated, to further make the absorbsion gradual and so by crushing or spliting, can cause irritations.
As I said I dont think this would particularly apply to herbs, but just in case...
organic angel
(Login organic_angel)
just an idea
December 19 2006, 12:04 PM
Hi organic beauties
It's just a thought on possible better absorption. Herbs technically are considered a food and are advised to be taked on an empty stomach, as they each have their own individual plant enzymes that assist in assimilation. But for those who can't take them on an empty stomach, or just choose to for convenience, it's just a tip for possibly getting more of the herbs into your system. Only 10-20% of ingested herbs, etc are actually fully absorbed, due to the harshness of the digestive system, starting with the stomach, which churns out acid to break down food. The majority of the pills being taken for nbe shouldn't cause any irritation, but that is why the ground mixture would be mixed with a small amount of bland food, to buffer any irritation, and to cause a quick transit through the stomach.
Anonymous
(Login valeryblack)
Re: tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006, 3:24 PM
Aha,got it.Thanks
December 19 2006 at 6:57 AM
organic angel (Login organic_angel)
Hello organic beauties!
Ok...another brainstorm. This is hopefully a tip to help us better absorb our pills and capsules. A method used in the medical world, is to crush pills with a mortar, for patients to take, and mix with a soft bland food (applesauce; pudding, etc) This is done for patients who have trouble swallowing; can't swallow big pills; etc. This ensures the maximum absorption of the pills and capsules. (remove the contents from the capsules) Also, when pills are crushed and ground, and when capsule contents are removed from their casing, they are better assimilated in the body. Applesauce proves to mix the best, and helps to disguise any unpleasant tastes.
Anonymous
(Login valeryblack)
Re: tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006, 9:32 AM
the usual advice is to take pills a while before or after eating. Are you sure about taking them with food?
Merrik
(Login Merrik)
Re: tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006, 9:37 AM
I'm not sure if this is the same for herbs, as they'e not as strong as medications, but in many cases in health care, it is not advised to crush or spit pills, as they can often case stomach irritations through the larger surface areas, and thus quicker breakdown. Also some tablets come coated, to further make the absorbsion gradual and so by crushing or spliting, can cause irritations.
As I said I dont think this would particularly apply to herbs, but just in case...
organic angel
(Login organic_angel)
just an idea
December 19 2006, 12:04 PM
Hi organic beauties
It's just a thought on possible better absorption. Herbs technically are considered a food and are advised to be taked on an empty stomach, as they each have their own individual plant enzymes that assist in assimilation. But for those who can't take them on an empty stomach, or just choose to for convenience, it's just a tip for possibly getting more of the herbs into your system. Only 10-20% of ingested herbs, etc are actually fully absorbed, due to the harshness of the digestive system, starting with the stomach, which churns out acid to break down food. The majority of the pills being taken for nbe shouldn't cause any irritation, but that is why the ground mixture would be mixed with a small amount of bland food, to buffer any irritation, and to cause a quick transit through the stomach.
Anonymous
(Login valeryblack)
Re: tip for better pill absorption
December 19 2006, 3:24 PM
Aha,got it.Thanks