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Vitamins  Supplements don’t last forever and can lose potency
over time, especially when not kept in proper storage. Check
expiration dates, store in a dry, cool place and avoid hot,
humid storage locations like bathrooms.  Keep supplements in a
secure location out of children’s reach.  Which Multivitamin
Form Should You Choose?  Most multivitamins come in capsules,
but are also available as tablets, powders, chewables and
gummies, and liquids and injectable formulations that can be
administered by health care providers.  In addition to varying
amounts of vitamins and minerals, the difference between them is
the rate your body absorbs the supplement. Liquids tend to be
absorbed quicker, while coated pills are slower because the
coating prevents absorption in the stomach.  If you have trouble
swallowing pills, you may find a gel-coated capsule or liquid
easier to swallow.  Some people prefer to take multivitamins
with breakfast or before bed. It reall