what happens to the pill plastic once u swollow ?

Shaqueta

So im taking a lot of vitamins and stuff and I'm wondering what happens to the plastic capsules do they really dissolve or to they become trapped in the body or what. Any one know what actually happens?

CharityD

It's not really plastic and it's made to dissolve in an acidic pH like your stomach.

Mindful_Trent

As CharityD said, it's not plastic - it's a substance that's made to dissolve in your stomach. I believe it's made of gelatin, but I'm not absolutely positive on that. I'm sure you could find out if you did some googling.

candlegal

The "plastic" is usually gelatin, it dissolves pretty quickly in the acid from your stomach.

stringcheeze

As CharityD said, it's not plastic - it's a substance that's made to dissolve in your stomach. I believe it's made of gelatin, but I'm not absolutely positive on that. I'm sure you could find out if you did some googling.

Yep, gelatin. The same stuff Jell-o is made out of.

Shaqueta

Thanks everyone, you all rock!!!