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Herbs, pills, and binders are sometimes made easier to take by masking taste, adjusting forms, timing correctly, and using organization tools for consistency.
HERBS:
Because of the unpleasant taste of many herbs, sometimes it's easier to get kids to take them when the taste can be masked. This can be done with empty vegetarian capsules which can be purchased HERE in various sizes. Simply place the dosing into the capsule and swallow like a pill. If swallowing is difficult, another option is to add the herbs to a smoothie, applesauce, maple syrup, or another easily mixable food, just keep in mind that the child needs to finish the whole portion of the given food so that they get their full dose in! one more less popular option is to syringe the herbs into the child's mouth and follow it immediately with sweet-tasting "chaser" such as honey or maple syrup.
TAKE NOTE: some herbs are very pungent and can burn through the veggie capsules quickly, so they should always be taken quickly after filling the capsule.
PILLS:
Some children have difficulty swallowing pills, so if the size of the pill is an issue, again, vegetable capsules as mentioned above, can be purchased in a smaller size to make swallowing easier. In addition, for kids who can't swallow pills of any size, capsules can be opened and placed in easily mixed foods such as smoothie, applesauce, maple syrup, and coconut-based whipped cream.
EXCEPTIONS:
Para 1: If opening the capsule, should be mixed in only with a fat-soluble oil such as olive or coconut oil, or maple syrup/honey.
TUDCA: This has a strong and unpleasant taste when the capsule is broken open, mix into something that can mask the flavor and can be taken quickly, like maple syrup or honey.
BINDERS:
Binders include Carboxy, HMET Binder, BioToxin Binder, Takesumi, Activated Charcoal, etc.
Like herbs, binders should be taken at least 20 minutes before or 2 hours after food. Cellcore Binders can be taken with herbs, however, Takesumi should not be taken with anything.
Exceptions: Carboxy, this can be mixed into orange juice or another juice when taking it if needed.
OTHER TIPS FOR TAKING SUPPLEMENTS:
Try keeping a wipe-off board calendar to write out your protocols and keep track of where you are in your protocol
Organize your supplements into a pill box at the same time each week to stay consistent
Set alarm reminders on your phone to remind you when it's time to take each supplement
As always, if there is anything relating to your protocol or care with one of our practitioners that you're unsure about, call the office!
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