So, I'm hoping that you have some kind of an interest in vitamins and keeping yourself and/or a loved one healthy. Let me start off by congratulating you if you do!

YEAH! HOORAY!

Let's face it. Even if you eat a 100% organic diet (which most of us don't), with the way that the United States soil (and many other countries for that matter) is so depleted and lacking in important nutrients, I'm sure you realize the need to supplement your every day diet with vitamins.

Don't just take my word for it.

"The case for taking vitamins and minerals grows so persuasive, that not taking them is an invitation to reckless aging and premature death." Gene Carpenter, author of Stop Aging Now

The next big issue now is: which vitamins should you take? There is so much info out there on the many different vitamins, minerals, ORAC values, and much more of each that you should take each day. How do you comb through all of this info and find out which vitamins are your best choice? Below I will share with you my research and equip you with a few basic understandings to help you to make the best decision for yourself or your loved ones regarding the best liquid multivitamin supplement to consume.

There is a lot of commotion on the web and even starting to hit the news stands regarding liquid vitamin supplements. How do liquid vitamins compare to pills? Here's what I've found:

• Liquid Vitamins supposedly are absorbed into the bloodstream because they "bypass" the digestive system (it is believed that a vitamin supplement is only absorbed in the first 10 inches of your intestines).
• Liquid Vitamins are believed to be absorbed 10x because it can be in your system in as little as 3 minutes vs pills which can take up to 2-5 hours to be absorbed.
• Liquid Vitamins are a great alternative to pills because they are easier to "swallow." The weak, young, old, and strong can all easily consume liquids.
• Certain juice (liquid) diets are believed to be healing. They are beginning to be widely used by naturopathics and others for fasting, detoxing, and dieting.

I don't know, all I know is liquid seems like an easier solution, to me, to get in my daily required vitamins, minerals, and other supplements. And since I know it's important to put life (fruits, veggies) into my body, a liquid vitamin supplement is not only simple, but also ideal for me and my family.

Essential Nutrients

OK, so now you're probably thinking, what vitamins and minerals should I look for in a liquid vitamin supplement? First, let's start with essential nutrients. Some nutrients are not found in the human body or are not made enough of, and therefore we must supplement our diet with them. These are called Essential Nutrients. They consist of:

[Energy Nutrients] Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins

[Vitamins] Biotin, Folate, Niacin (B3), Panthothenic acid, Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1), Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 (pryoxidine), Vitamin B12, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

[Minerals] Calcium, Chloride, Chromium, Copper, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Zinc

If you don't consume enough of these essential nutrients, it is strongly believed that it can cause a deficiency disease (i.e. scurvey, rickets, etc). Research is even beginning to lead us to believe that a lack of vitamins and minerals is linked to cancers, heart disease, and many other medical problems. For example, if you're interested in preventing heart diease, you may be interested in adding carrots and asparagus to the diet because they contain essential nutrients that may help prevent heart disease.

The amount of essential nutrients each individual needs each day varies and is measured in amounts from cups to micrograms. The amounts of essential nutrients needed per individual also varies based on age, sex, growth status, body size, genetic traits, pregnancy, lactation (breastfeeding), illnesses, drug use, exposure to environmental contaminants.

Don't forget the RDA or DRI

There's also thethe RDA - Recommended Dietary (Daily) Allowance. In 1997 the RDA was put under review by the USA and Canada and is now called the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI). In Layman's terms, it is the advised amount of each vitamin that you should intake each day to maintain a healthy body. RDAs are the most widely used, however the USA and Canada and starting to transition to the new DRIs.

So in a nutshell, you need to look for the vitamins and minerals recommended above to find a good liquid nutritional supplement.

You're probably thinking....That's a lot!

Yeah, I know. And many of the top liquid vitamin "supplements" on the market right now don't even come close to containing all those vitamins and minerals in their products. Yet, many people are paying (some outrageous) fair prices for one bottle of a liquid vitamin supplement. And we still haven't even touched on ORAC Scores or Values yet!

So, what are ORAC Scores and how do they factor into the makings of a good liquid multivitamin supplement? Simple.

Let's face it: we ALL are exposed to environmental contaminants, toxins, and what-have-you's. In fact, you can check out the EPA website (check out the link below) if you don't believe me (and even if you do, check it anyway) and see how many toxins you are exposed to in YOUR area of living. I'm going to warn you, the results are scary.

So what does ORAC have to do with all this?

ORAC Scores are believed to be like "healing agents" for your bodies cells that have been damaged due to the everyday toxins we are exposed to. Over time, due to increased and or repetitive exposure, our cells begin to get damaged and die. Just like your car tires when driven on - they need to be rotated, refilled with air, or replaced. The same goes for your bodies cells. They need to constantly be fed life, updated, and expose of the "bad" cells. An ORAC Score basically lets you know how well a food can help to do this restore and replenish process (antioxidant). The higher the score, it is believed the more powerful the food, the stronger or more immunity your body builds up.

In this case, I am going to review a list of the top liquid vitamin supplements that are on the market and are produced by MLM Companies. Now, I know for some of you, the word MLM and any product sold or distributed by one is a scam. I don't always find this true. While some people are driven by the almighty dollar, not all are, and many of these products really are outstanding - most of the ingredients are even backed by the medical community. Below, discover what some of the top Liquid Supplements are, their ORAC Scores, and price.

List of Liquid Vitamin Companies, In order of ORAC Score

(please note: this info is based on my research on the net. please feel free to contact me and correct me if I'm wrong.)

• Eniva Vibe $60 USD per 32 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz. - 2600
• GBG 10-in-1 $30 USD per 32 oz. bottle ORAC: per 1 oz. - 2500
• Tahitian Noni $42 USD per 33.81 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz - 1506
• Monavie (Acai) $45 USD per 25 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz. - 1026
• TriUnity Acai Plus $39 USD per 25 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz. - 1019
• Xango (Mangosteen) $25 USD per 25 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz. - 680
• Vemma $30 USD per 32 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz. - 347
• SeaAloe (formerly SeaSilver) $ 40 per 32 oz. bottle, ORAC: per 1 oz. - 90
• Himalayan Goji $56 USD per 33.81 oz. bottle, ORAC: test not done, no info found

There are many more companies and products, these are just the top ones I could think of.

So, those are the numbers I've rounded up regarding ORAC Scores. Now what to do with all of this information?

Well, above are the ORAC Scores and Price per oz... but remember earlier we talked about essential nutrients and your body's need for them and other vitamins and minerals? Based on my research, I'd have to say the two best products to fit that info are the first 2 - GBG's 10-in-1 and Eniva's Vibe.

Why?

They both have extensive ingredient lists with key vitamins and minerals. And they both are mentioned in the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) from my understading.

So what sets the two apart? In my opinon two key factors: Price & Taste.

Price: It's easy to see based on the numbers above, GBG is $30 cheaper than Eniva Vibe (on Autoship)!

Taste: I've tasted both products and I have to say that GBG wins out. Eniva's Vibe tastes like vitamins. It tastes like you are swallowing ground up Flinstone's with a little bit of water. Sorry Eniva, but I just don't like the taste. GBG on the other hand tastes like oranges at first and then has a grapefruit after taste. It's good - especially if you like grapefruit ;)

So, I'm sure it's easy to see why I've chosen GBG 10-in-1 for myself and my family. I'm not saying you have to make the same decision. But based on the facts, wouldn't you say it's a wise choice?