The purpose of vitamin patches is to directly transport vitamins and other nutrients into the bloodstream through the skin. They are patches placed to the skin, usually on parts like the arms, abdomen, or thighs, and are comparable to pain relievers or nicotine. It is claimed that by avoiding the digestive tract, these patches improve nutritional absorption. Doctors and academics say that because there aren’t many extensive peer-reviewed studies, they are still skeptical. Many contend that injections and medications are more dependable and successful than patches. Although the technology appears promising, particularly with the help of developments like iontophoresis and microneedles, the effectiveness of vitamin patches for people is still up for debate because there is either little or no data.
After a year, users showed higher deficits in vitamins D, B1, and B12, indicating that the patches were less effective than oral supplements in post-bariatric surgery patients, according to a research published in Metabolism Open. These vitamin patches enter the bloodstream directly via the skin, delivering nutrients and active ingredients. Usually incorporated in a gel or film, the active chemicals in the patch are gradually realized and absorbed via the skin. The effectiveness of vitamin patches over oral supplements has not been thoroughly studied. Other approaches that have been shown to be successful and are administered through the skin include nicotine and medications.
