Oral Sprays Are Just As Effective As Pills
Article by Rhiannon Lambert, BSc MSc RNutr
Traditionally, dietary supplements have been manufactured into capsules or pills and have come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. With advances in technology and scientific understanding, there is now more on offer.
What are oral vitamin sprays
Oral spray technology is a new way of supplementing. Instead of solid tablets, dietary supplements can now be manufactured into liquid sprays. This innovative way of taking supplements can be beneficial for so many people, especially those who struggle with swallowing, elderly or are pregnant and suffering from nausea. The oral sprays are often flavoured, Rhitrition+ range is peppermint, making them more palatable and easier to use.
Ahead of taking a supplement, always read the instructions. For Rhitrition+ oral sprays you need to shake the bottle before use and when using it for the first time, press down three times. To get your daily dose of Rhitrition+ vitamin D3 press down for one single spray to the inside of your cheek to get the recommended daily dose of 10 micrograms. If you are taking our Rhitrition+ folic acid then you are required to press down three times to get 400 micrograms.
In order to get the best out of your oral spray supplements, it is recommended to keep them in a cool dark place that is below 25 degrees and to always shake before using.
Do oral vitamin sprays work?
Administering the oral vitamins is super easy, it is a simple spray of the liquid into your mouth. Then the supplements can get to work as below the soft tissue in our mouths is a vast system of blood vessels. When an oral spray is used the vitamin droplets are absorbed through the soft tissue and straight into the bloodstream bypassing the digestive system. Whereas capsules or tablets are broken down in the digestive tract which means absorption could be impacted particularly if the user has gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn’s, coeliac disease or IBS.
How Should I Take Vitamin D?
A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition compared vitamin D delivery between oral sprays and traditional capsules. This randomised controlled trial (the most superior form of scientific trial) found that vitamin D sprays are just as effective as traditional capsules.
Added benefits to using oral sprays
So now we know the science, are there any other benefits? Sprays are extremely convenient and suitable for so many people. Unlike pills, you don’t need to take oral vitamin sprays with water, so they are quick, easy and perfect for on the go. Not only this, but for anyone who finds swallowing tablets difficult, including kids, who can take Rhitrition+ vitamin D from the age of 5, this is a perfect alternative.
