Fwd: Absorption Comparisons by Sam Ringer

[Guest guest]

FriendsForHealthNaturally, " francies2 " <francies2>

wrote:

There are four grades or levels of effect for supplements

 

Poor: Multiple Vitamin (coated tablet form)

Amount the general supplements on the market, there are no

consideration given to the unique differences between humans in order

to establish the proper supplement requirements. The supplements

occur in tablet form, which is uncontrollable dispersion. A coated

tablet takes nearly four hours to dissolve up to its maximum

dissolution rate in the human body. Only then is the body able to

absorb approximately 38% of the total tablet composition since the

chemical concentration is dissolved slowly in the stomach tract and

only 38% of the tablet enters the small intestine in an isotonic

(dissolved and absorbable) state. This means that you are only

getting 38$ of the available ingredients of nutrients on the printed

label of the supplement container. (300 mgs of vit. C on the label

yields 114 mgs to your body). The advertised purity of vitamin

content is not relevant since the absorption rate is so low. Test:

dark colored urine.

 

Good: Metabolic Profiling (coated tablet form)

 

MP is a conceptually sound principle since the basic premise is that

each individual's unique metabolic rate must be considered in order

to establish the most accurate combination of supplement requirements

(proteins, carbs and fats). The downside is that the supplements

occur in tablet form, which is still uncontrollable dispersion in the

stomach. A coated pill takes up to four hours to fully dissolve in

the stomach of the human body and only then is the body able to

absorb approximately 38 – 40% of the total pill composition. Of the

38 – 40%, the metabolic profiling ensures that you achieve the

maximum absorption from the available absorbable nutrients. You will

get the full 40$ of the benefit of the tablets. Test: light colored

urine.

 

Better: Time Released (coated tablet form) or Capsule

 

The improved gradual dispersion of the supplements – even though they

are in tablet or capsule form offer the body gradual, steady

absorption. Time released tablets enable the body to capture

approximately 56% (coated pill) up to 65% (capsule) of the total

chemical composition over a 24-hour release period. The problem

there is that each body eliminates differently. If one eliminates 1

time a day, the 24-hour release period is viable. If one eliminates

2 times a day the viability is cut in half because the time-released

agent is only staying in the body ½ the time; and so on if one

eliminates 3 or 4 times a day.

Absorption level is further impeded since the pill form is .not

evenly dissolved or dispersed to the small intestine. Test: light

colored urine

 

Best: Isotonic (Powder to Liquid)

 

The isotonic state is the most basic reduction liquid) form that all

foods must break down to in order to enter the lower intestine and be

absorbed by the body. Once in this from there is immediate

dispersion of the nutritional composition. Supplements in this form

offer the body the most available, overall value and absorption since

the body is able to capture 94% of the total composition within a 12-

minute period. The body will throw off any excess as waste, which in

the case of liquid is extremely slight (6%). Example: 300 mg of

Vitamin C will yield 282 mgs of vitamin C in your system (compared

with coated capsule of the same 300 mgs that yields 114 mgs). Test:

mostly clear urine.

 

Summary:

Nutrients cannot be used by the body until they exist in their most

basic isotonic state. Vitamin/Mineral absorption varies according to

the degree of nutrient concentration in the lower (small) intestine.

 

Whenever possible take supplements in isotonic form. Isotonics work

best alone without food or other concurrent supplements. As with all

new intakes there is an early, high concentration (load-in) period to

acclimate the body to a new substance.

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 15/3/02 22:58:03 GMT Standard Time, joguest

writes:

 

 

> Best: Isotonic (Powder to Liquid)

>

> The isotonic state is the most basic reduction liquid) form that all

> foods must break down to in order to enter the lower intestine and be

> absorbed by the body. Once in this from there is immediate

> dispersion of the nutritional composition. Supplements in this form

> offer the body the most available, overall value and absorption since

> the body is able to capture 94% of the total composition within a 12-

> minute period. The body will throw off any excess as waste, which in

> the case of liquid is extremely slight (6%). Example: 300 mg of

> Vitamin C will yield 282 mgs of vitamin C in your system (compared

> with coated capsule of the same 300 mgs that yields 114 mgs). Test:

> mostly clear urine.

>

 

Would tinctures come into this category or just powders that need to have

water added?

 

Marianne

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have my doubts about quoting such precise absorption figures (i.e., 94%).

Absorption is also related to factors such as absorptive capacity of small

intestine, whether the supplement is taken with food, whether minerals are

chelated....

 

The usefulness of capsules and tablets may not be as bad as suggested.

Mixed with stomach acids, the nutrients are liberated in the chime, which

advances to the small intestine for absorption.

 

Rob

----------------------

> > Best: Isotonic (Powder to Liquid)

> > The isotonic state is the most basic reduction liquid) form that all

> > foods must break down to in order to enter the lower intestine and be

> > absorbed by the body. Supplements in this form

> > offer the body the most available, overall value and absorption since

> > the body is able to capture 94% of the total composition within a 12-

> > minute period.

[Guest guest]

--- Marianne,

Powders, tinctures and extracts are absorbed better. depends on

whether they have an alcohol or water base. As you might know,there

is a world of difference in various extracts and tinctures. I assume

you are referring to Dr. Schulze tinctures?

Perhaps Donna will address that. She has some experience with his

products I believe.

 

 

 

JoAnn Guest

joguest

Friendsforhealthnaturally

http://canceranswer.homestead.com/AIM.html

 

>

> > Best: Isotonic (Powder to Liquid)

 

> > The isotonic state is the most basic reduction liquid) form that

 

> > the body is able to capture 94% of the total composition within a

 

> Would tinctures come into this category or just powders that need

to have

> water added?

>

> Marianne

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

FriendsForHealthNaturally, " francies2 " <francies2>

wrote:

There are four grades or levels of effect for supplements

 

Poor: Multiple Vitamin (coated tablet form)

Amount the general supplements on the market, there are no

consideration given to the unique differences between humans in order

to establish the proper supplement requirements. The supplements

occur in tablet form, which is uncontrollable dispersion. A coated

tablet takes nearly four hours to dissolve up to its maximum

dissolution rate in the human body. Only then is the body able to

absorb approximately 38% of the total tablet composition since the

chemical concentration is dissolved slowly in the stomach tract and

only 38% of the tablet enters the small intestine in an isotonic

(dissolved and absorbable) state. This means that you are only

getting 38$ of the available ingredients of nutrients on the printed

label of the supplement container. (300 mgs of vit. C on the label

yields 114 mgs to your body). The advertised purity of vitamin

content is not relevant since the absorption rate is so low. Test:

dark colored urine.

 

Good: Metabolic Profiling (coated tablet form)

 

MP is a conceptually sound principle since the basic premise is that

each individual's unique metabolic rate must be considered in order

to establish the most accurate combination of supplement requirements

(proteins, carbs and fats). The downside is that the supplements

occur in tablet form, which is still uncontrollable dispersion in the

stomach. A coated pill takes up to four hours to fully dissolve in

the stomach of the human body and only then is the body able to

absorb approximately 38 – 40% of the total pill composition. Of the

38 – 40%, the metabolic profiling ensures that you achieve the

maximum absorption from the available absorbable nutrients. You will

get the full 40$ of the benefit of the tablets. Test: light colored

urine.

 

Better: Time Released (coated tablet form) or Capsule

 

The improved gradual dispersion of the supplements – even though they

are in tablet or capsule form offer the body gradual, steady

absorption. Time released tablets enable the body to capture

approximately 56% (coated pill) up to 65% (capsule) of the total

chemical composition over a 24-hour release period. The problem

there is that each body eliminates differently. If one eliminates 1

time a day, the 24-hour release period is viable. If one eliminates

2 times a day the viability is cut in half because the time-released

agent is only staying in the body ½ the time; and so on if one

eliminates 3 or 4 times a day.

Absorption level is further impeded since the pill form is .not

evenly dissolved or dispersed to the small intestine. Test: light

colored urine

 

Best: Isotonic (Powder to Liquid)

 

The isotonic state is the most basic reduction liquid) form that all

foods must break down to in order to enter the lower intestine and be

absorbed by the body. Once in this from there is immediate

dispersion of the nutritional composition. Supplements in this form

offer the body the most available, overall value and absorption since

the body is able to capture 94% of the total composition within a 12-

minute period. The body will throw off any excess as waste, which in

the case of liquid is extremely slight (6%). Example: 300 mg of

Vitamin C will yield 282 mgs of vitamin C in your system (compared

with coated capsule of the same 300 mgs that yields 114 mgs). Test:

mostly clear urine.

 

Summary:

Nutrients cannot be used by the body until they exist in their most

basic isotonic state. Vitamin/Mineral absorption varies according to

the degree of nutrient concentration in the lower (small) intestine.

 

Whenever possible take supplements in isotonic form. Isotonics work

best alone without food or other concurrent supplements. As with all

new intakes there is an early, high concentration (load-in) period to

acclimate the body to a new substance.

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