Posted by Racer on July 6, 2004, at 1:35:20
In reply to Re: water with supplements, posted by KaraS on July 5, 2004, at 15:23:45
I'm in the middle between you two: I take a multivitamin, and glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM for my joints (after reading the veterinary research on them -- sometimes the vet info is better than the people info, you know), but otherwise try to make sure I'm getting the rest of what I need through food. (Better living through chemistry/better eating through FOOD!)
Years back, my doctor said to take vitamins with either a light meal or with juice, because they were absorbed better when the stomach was working on digesting something. So, with either juice or water when you're taking them with food, or with juice (or a smoothie) if you're taking them alone.
Sparkling water is just carbonated water. Doesn't do anything more than plain water does, except tickle your nose and maybe make you gassy. Most of what I've read on the subject recommends against it for hydration, if that makes a difference.
Hope that helps.
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