Is it OK to remove the capsule on a probiotic?
There's a really high strength one I've seen and wonder if it's OK to have just halve it as it's really expensive.
Does the shell need to protect it 'til it's in your stomach?
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Thanks, I think I'll just have to give it a try.
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I open the capsules all the time and just put what I want in a little water and drink it down. Probiotics have two purposes- one is to help the stomach and the other is to help the intestinal tract. If you are wanting it to help your stomach then opening it and putting it in water just helps it to get to work faster. If you are wanting it to get into your intestinal tract you will want to leave it in the capsule so that the capsule carries the probiotic to where it needs to go. Sometimes the capsules will be made a little tougher so that the stomach acid won't break it down until it hits the intestinal tract. If I am feeling bad I will open one up and put it in water and take another one in capsule form at the same time. Our gut needs that good bacteria to help us out- especially after taking antibiotics.
Sharon
My stomach's not really an issue. I think I'm just going to have to try it both ways and see what difference it makes.
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I had not thought of it, but taking one in caps and one broken open is a good idea.
Please let us know if breaking them up makes them more efficient. I am mindful of the fact that a large portion of my vitamins end up in my sewage tanks, so I'm always looking for ways to give my body a chance to absorb them better.
I also drink water that has apple cider vinegar in it. Just a table spoon or two. It gives my stomach more acid, and hopefully I am able to break down all these pills better. I have to say, since I started drinking water laced with vinegar, my acid reflux is gone and I don't get heart burn any more. My sister told me to do this (although at the time it seemed counterintuitive).
