It seems that a lot of patients have been asking us lately: “How can I get the most out of the supplements and herbs I take?”
A lot of people take supplements and herbs with all kinds of drinks, and oftentimes either those drinks are cold or on ice.
The temperature of the human body is 98.6 degrees
That can go OK, but the most optimum way to take herbs and/or supplements would be with warm water. The reason for this is that the human body’s temperature is at 98.6°F. The body would best absorb supplements and herbs at close to that temperature, without burning yourself obviously.
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