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Liquid multivitamins help in many other ways as well. Cooking kills whole raw foods naturally packed digestive enzymes. The digestive enzymes, derived from plants, are very helpful replacements for our and our pet's digestive system and start to work in the upper part of the stomach. There are several types of digestive enzymes: Amylase for digestion of carbohydrates, protease for the digestive of protein, lipase for the digestion of fat, and cellulose for fiber digestion. Enzymes from animals such as pepsin and pancreatin also help in the process of digesting food once it reaches the lower stomach and the intestinal tract. Stomach acid in both humans and pets has the responsibility of starting the activation process of these specific enzymes that are necessary for the digestion process as the nutrients start their travels into the small intestine and your colon. However, low levels of stomach acidity may allow the undigested nutrients to travel further into the digestive tract. This processes than bypasses what may be the optimal distance that is effective digestion and absorption. As we all get older, especially anyone past the age of 50 and pets past the age of 7, neither is very likely to produce the same amount of stomach acid as you did in your mid-twenties or your pet at 3-4 years of age. This can lead to lowered levels of B2, B6, B12 as well as decreasing the absorption of zinc that is found in many vegetables. Estimates have shown that 20% to 30% of adults between the ages of 60 and 80, and pets older than 8 years of age, could suffer from the lack of a digestive acid that is known as atrophic gastritis. Adults over 50 will benefit form taking Hydrochloric Acid (HCI) with meals. The acid that is in your and your pet's stomach is a key cognitive in thoroughly breaking down the food that you or your pet eats. If you or your pet does not have enough stomach acid, you will have difficulty in digesting foods rich in fiber, rather it be whole foods or "vitamin pills", and thus you may have to turn to food that has been highly processed for the energy that both our bodies and your pet's bodies needs. The absorption issues in the body combined with other health conditions that you or your pet may face such as ulcers, diverticulitis, and acid reflux, could possibly make the issue even more serious. Because of this, it is not how much or how many supplements you or your pet takes; it is how much your body absorbs.
Liquids are absorbed at a 90% ratio into your or your pet's body compared to 20% of the vitamins in capsule or hard tablet form--not withstanding any digestive issues. There are several very good brands of liquid supplements available including the following:
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