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How Should A Capsule Be Taken?

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Question : If a supplement comes as a capsule and it is to large to be swallowed comfortably, can the powder be removed and taken mixed with a little water?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. It all depends what does such capsule contain. However general rule is that capsule protects the powder from stomach acid so it can be released in the intestine. Some capsules are build to give long lasting effect of medicine. So if a producer closes medicine/supplement in a capsule, usually it should not be opened and taken without the capsule. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.
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How Should A Capsule Be Taken?

Brief Answer: Detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. It all depends what does such capsule contain. However general rule is that capsule protects the powder from stomach acid so it can be released in the intestine. Some capsules are build to give long lasting effect of medicine. So if a producer closes medicine/supplement in a capsule, usually it should not be opened and taken without the capsule. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.