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Can Vitamin Pills be absorbed through the rectum?

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ester23510
ester23510

I don't know if anybody here has had to go this far but I have heard that some people following a gastric bypass are prescribed supplements that can be inserted into the rectum.  I haven't had gastric surgery, but I have little or no stomach acid and cannot absorb supplements at all. They cause diarrhoea. I have a very poor diet due to various food intolerances and need extra nutrition. I can't take liquid supplements as I also have a hiatus hernia and esophageal ulcer, and this gets irritated if I try taking liquid supps.

What I need to know is if anybody here has experience of this?  Taking supplements anally?  Would I have to buy special supplements or would what I used to take orally work anally?

Thanks!  smile

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  • ester23510
    ester23510

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    Anybody following this thread and in a similar situation can take heart. Vitamin pills and minerals such as calcium tablets can indeed be absorbed by inserting into the rectum. Before bedtime is best and make sure your bowel is empty so you don't lose it before it's had time to absorb. My GP has given me this information.

    Hope this helps somebody else!

  • ester23510
    ester23510

    Posted

    I should add that tablets are the best. Not capsules.
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