In theory only!  If a product is properly formulated and is using the most appropriate way to deliver the nutrients to the cells of the body, then absorption is not a consideration. It is formulated to be absorbed. A correctly formulated tablet supplement will stand the test of blood analysis to determine that it is indeed showing up in the blood cells.

Conversely, a liquid vitamin that has not been properly formulated to insure absorption may not deliver the goods.  Liquid doesn’t automatically equate to a good delivery system. In fact, some nutrients are better absorbed in parts of the intestinal tract than in the stomach.

A liquid multivitamin product must either leave out the Vitamin C and Calcium, or it must use a preservative such as BHT that has been shown to be harmful to our bodies. Vitamin C and Calcium will not remain stable in a liquid form without the preservative.

In order to make the liquid palatable, most companies load theirs up with either toxic artificial sweeteners, or with several kinds of sugars which just add to the empty calorie load. A scientifically formulated liquid vitamin will not have the Vitamin C and Calcium, and will use very few natural food sugars for palatability.

• I’m looking at a vitamin in the health food store that says it is natural.”

• “I’ve been told that a vitamin is a vitamin and to just get the cheapest brand.”

• What should I look for when selecting a multi-vitamin product?

• How can I know that the vitamin I take or am looking at meets the minimum standards but also insures that it is in a form that can be used by the body, and that the nutrients are all bio-available?

• How much difference is there really in what nutrients are needed for women vs for men?

• Every company says that theirs is the best, how can I know if that is just hype?

• Why do I care if my multi or other vitamins are natural 100% or partially  synthetic?