Do you have a hard time swallowing your supplements?
Swallowing tablets or capsules of any kind is never a task anyone looks forward to, but most people are able to get the "pills" down with relatively little fuss. While at the same time, there are people that have great difficulty swallowing a pill of any kind. To these people we would like to extend a helping hand and offer some tips that may help you get the job done.
Softgels to the Rescue!
If possible choose a supplement that comes in a softgel capsule. This form of capsule, as the name implies, is softer, more flexible, and is more forgiving should the capsule go down the wrong way. The standard two piece capsule is much harder and rigid, not allowing for any errors in swallowing. Softgels are also tapered on each end to facilitate the swallowing process presenting less surface area to get stuck in your throat. The result is a capsule that goes down much easier than a comparably sized hard capsule and tablet.
Oh no! No softgels available!
Don't get all choked up about it. When the supplement you need doesn't come in a softgel, but you still want all the goodness inside, try this easy routine to get your supplements down.
- Drink a little water first before you take your supplements. The water will work to lubricate your throat and help prevent the capsule from adhering to the lining of your throat on the way down. This simple procedure will often resolve any difficulties before they happen.
- If by chance the capsule still gets stuck then you must try to dislodge it by consuming a small amount of food and water. Together the food and water will work to redirect the capsule and move it on its way.
If you follow these suggestions you should have a much easier time swallowing capsules of any size.
Do you have a hard time swallowing your supplements?Swallowing tablets or capsules of any kind is never a task anyone looks forward to, but most people are able to get the "pills" down with relatively little fuss. While at the same time, there are people that have great difficulty swallowing a pill of any kind. To these people we would like to extend a helping hand and offer some tips that may help you get the job done. Softgels to the Rescue!If possible choose a supplement that comes in a softgel capsule. This form of capsule, as the name implies, is softer, more flexible, and is more forgiving should the capsule go down the wrong way. The standard two piece capsule is much harder and rigid, not allowing for any errors in swallowing. Softgels are also tapered on each end to facilitate the swallowing process presenting less surface area to get stuck in your throat. The result is a capsule that goes down much easier than a comparably sized hard capsule and tablet. Oh no! No softgels available!Don't get all choked up about it. When the supplement you need doesn't come in a softgel, but you still want all the goodness inside, try this easy routine to get your supplements down.
If you follow these suggestions you should have a much easier time swallowing capsules of any size.
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