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What are Liquid Vitamins?

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

Liquid vitamins are vitamin supplements that are prepared in a liquid form. A liquid vitamin supplement is sometimes preferable when an individual has difficulty swallowing a pill or capsule. These pill-free vitamins can also be combined with other liquids in order to mask the taste of the supplement and make it easier to get children to take their daily vitamin supplements.

Most liquid vitamin formulas contain a wide range of vitamins, although it is possible to purchase liquid vitamin supplements that include only a few nutrients. The liquid vitamins that are somewhat limited in contents are usually helpful when there is a need to take concentrated doses of specific vitamins in order to treat a particular ailment. For people who simply need a supplement to provide the body with a full round of vitamins each day, the formulas containing many vitamins and minerals will be a better option.

Liquid vitamins can be mixed into lemonade for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Liquid vitamins can be mixed into lemonade for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.

Liquid vitamin health supplements are available for children of different ages. The liquid vitamins can often be mixed easily with fruit juice, water, or even a drink such as lemonade. This helps to dilute any taste that the child may find unpleasant and also avoid the difficulties that sometimes arise when attempting to get a child to swallow a pill or capsule. Some liquid vitamins for children are flavored, which can further help to mask any unpleasant taste.

A child may have less need for certain vitamins than an adult or senior citizen does.
A child may have less need for certain vitamins than an adult or senior citizen does.

There are also liquid vitamins especially formulated for adults of both genders. These nutrition supplements realize the need for higher concentrations of some vitamins and minerals for men and women as they get older. As with the liquids formulated for children, the liquid vitamins for men and women may be flavored to mask any aftertaste or be taken with juice or tea.

Some liquid vitamins are specially formulated for older adults.
Some liquid vitamins are specially formulated for older adults.

In order to purchase the right type of liquid vitamins, it is a good idea to consult a health care professional. Based on age and gender, a doctor can recommend which vitamins are of especial importance at a particular time of life. Armed with that information, the consumer can then consult a liquid vitamin guide and find out which liquid vitamin products contain the nutrients required in sufficient quantities. Buying liquid vitamins after taking care to thoroughly read all liquid vitamin information relevant to the product will help to ensure that you get exactly what you need from the supplement.

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including WiseGEEK, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

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Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including WiseGEEK, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

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    • Liquid vitamins can be mixed into lemonade for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
      By: vgstudio
      Liquid vitamins can be mixed into lemonade for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
    • A child may have less need for certain vitamins than an adult or senior citizen does.
      By: BlueOrange Studio
      A child may have less need for certain vitamins than an adult or senior citizen does.
    • Some liquid vitamins are specially formulated for older adults.
      By: Sandor Kacso
      Some liquid vitamins are specially formulated for older adults.
    • A person should consult with a doctor prior to taking liquid vitamins.
      By: asierromero
      A person should consult with a doctor prior to taking liquid vitamins.
    • People who have difficulty swallowing may not be able to take supplements in capsule form, and may also have a limited diet devoid of essential vitamins.
      By: Melpomene
      People who have difficulty swallowing may not be able to take supplements in capsule form, and may also have a limited diet devoid of essential vitamins.