When we think about taking nutrients into our bodies, we usually think about swallowing them in the form of pills,

powders, or that radical format known as food.

But an increasing number of products promised to provide nutrition in the form of

Vitamin Patches and Creams.

Some people even worry about Vitamin Charged

skin care products leading to accidental toxicity.

So today we're going to take a look at how much nutrition

you may be absorbing through your skin.

I'm Monica Reinagel, host of the Nutrition Diva Podcast, which is now in its 16th year with over 50 million downloads.

I know many of you have been listening

and following this podcast since the beginning.

Thank you so much for your support.

I also provide expert commentary on nutrition and health to a variety of national media outlets

and you can find out more about my keynote speeches and workplace wellness programs at

Wellness Works Here.com.

And now let's talk transdermal nutrition.

So when we talk about nutrient absorption,

we are usually talking about the absorption of nutrients from the digestive system

into the bloodstream. But instead of swallowing a handful of pills and worrying about whether or not they're being absorbed, why not bypass the digestive tract altogether and just apply them directly to your skin.

So nicotine, estrogen, testosterone, certain pain medications can all be

delivered through the skin through medicinal patches, gels or creams. So why not vitamins and minerals?

The U.S. military, for example, is working on a skin patch that could deliver nutrients

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