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What is the Absorption Qualities of Liquid vs Pills

What is the absorption of liquid vs pills and capsules?  It can be so confusing reading different manufacturers claims as to why their product is the best, but let’s look at some basic absorption facts.

Liquid vs Pills, What has the Best Absorption Qualities?

There have been many studies on the absorption of liquid vs pills and the advantages of taking an oral liquid outweigh that of a pill or capsule. This is based on all supplements and medications.

Chart showing the absorption of EDTA Chelation in liquid form compared to tablets and capsules

Summary of Liquid vs Pills Absorption.

  • Liquids are prepared utilising fresh elements
  • Fewer doses are required to receive the same amount absorbed into the body
  • Liquids are easier to swallow, particularly for seniors
  • Liquid ingredients are not compressed, which would require additional digestion by the human body before being entered into the bloodstream
  • Liquids are quickly, if not immediately absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting in a quicker effect
  • Unlike pills, liquids are not powdered, which means that liquids do not require binders or fillers, which cause an additional delay in digestion, in other words, taking more time to enter the bloodstream
  • Liquids do not clog sewers, cesspools, or septic systems.


Summary of Pills and Capsules.

  • Pills are hard to swallow for seniors
  • The absorption of pills is less than liquids.
  • The digestion rate for pills takes (literally) hours, with a minimal effect
  • Pill ingredients can end up being powdered as long as one year after being collected or harvested
  • Powdered pill ingredients are compressed into pills using binders and fillers; these binders and fillers require additional digestion by the body to either break down the capsules or the ingredients
  • Binders and fillers can reduce the absorption rate and effectiveness of the ingredients.


In Suppository Form What is the Absorption Rate.

The suppository method of application has a high absorption rate and can achieve the same as liquid, but the main drawback is the uncomfort of application and many reports have suggested a burning sensation. However, it can be beneficial for those who have difficulty swallowing liquids or pills.

What is the Absorption Rate of IV form – Direct Injection

IV has an absorption rate of 100%, simply because it is injected directly into the vein, IV has the highest absorption rate against all other forms, 

In conclusion the highest rate of absorption is the IV method directly into the vein, in liquid form and suppositories there is a much higher abrsorption than pills and capsules.