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peppermint caps question
#267636 - 06/05/06 05:23 AM

dragonfly31

Reged: 05/12/06
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Loc: Ulster County New York

I have been on acacia powder for a little more than 3 weeks and have just gotten the peppermint caps - I read the directions and it says to take on an empty stommach an hour before eating - does that really matter?
It also says to take with just enough liquid to swallow - does that really matter too?

Maybe someone who takes them can tell me what they do and I can go from there

Thanks
dragonfly31

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It does matter new

#267722 - 06/05/06 12:40 PM

kshsmom

Reged: 11/20/03
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The enteric coating breaks down with water -- so you need to take them with just enough *cool* water to swallow them. No hot or warm drinks either. Otherwise they won't end up in your digestive tract -- they will break down in your stomach and you will burp peppermint.

It also works better if you do take them on an empty stomach about an hour before eating. I think she said some people take them right before they eat... but it has always worked better for me when I wait.

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Re: It does matter new

#268042 - 06/07/06 03:50 AM

dragonfly31

Reged: 05/12/06
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Loc: Ulster County New York

Thanks for the in put - I'll keep trying to make the timing work

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