My supplements don't dissolve when I leave them in a glass of water overnight, how will my body absorb them?Updated 4 days ago
Don’t worry, this is completely normal - most supplements are not designed to dissolve in water. A glass of water is very different from your digestive system.
Water is neutral (pH ~7) and has no digestive enzymes.
Your stomach is highly acidic (pH 1.5–3.5, about 100,000 times more acidic than water) and contains special enzymes that break down proteins and other nutrients.
Our capsules and softgels are made from gelatin, a protein that’s designed to dissolve in that acidic, enzyme-rich environment.
So, while a capsule may stay intact in water, once it reaches your stomach, it’s quickly broken down and absorbed. In fact, the ability to resist dissolving in plain water helps ensure the capsule stays stable on the shelf until you’re ready to use it.
Bottom line: Your supplement is working exactly as intended - made to dissolve in your body, not in a glass of water.