Comment on How important is vitamin D drops to be under the tongue?
mp3@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
The absorbtion of vitamin D is greater through the capillaries under the tongue and bypass the digestive system, which is less efficient especially for those with malabsorption issues.
Buffalox@lemmy.world 9 months ago
How does that work with vitamin D requiring fatty acids to be absorbed?
mp3@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
They’re already encapsulated in fat to facilitate dorect absorption (liposomal).
Buffalox@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I just never heard before, that you can uptake fat in your mouth. some water/salt solutions yes, but fat is new to me.
Also I don’t see why it would be better than uptake through the small intestine, as you claim?
mp3@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
The sublingual (under the tongue) route of absorption is often considered preferable for certain substances because it allows for direct entry into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. This can result in faster onset of action and higher bioavailability compared to absorption in the small intestine, where some substances may undergo partial degradation or be affected by first-pass metabolism in the liver before reaching systemic circulation.