Are You Swallowing Plastic with Your Supplements? Why Liquid is the Cleaner Choice
If you're taking omega-3s or multivitamins in softgel capsules, you might be getting more than you bargained for—like plasticizers and microplastics. It’s a growing concern backed by lab tests and media reports, and it’s why many health-conscious consumers are switching to liquid supplements like Pain Punch.
🧴 The Hidden Plastics in Capsules
Softgels may look harmless, but their flexible shells are often made with plasticizers—chemicals like DEP and DBP used to soften the outer coating. According to The Independent, DBP has been restricted in pharmaceuticals due to links to hormone disruption and reproductive issues (The Independent, 2024).
In fact, some softgel capsules contain:
- Phthalates, associated with endocrine disruption, liver toxicity, and developmental risks
- Microplastics, with one study finding up to 10 particles per gram in animal-based omega-3 capsules (MDPI Foods, 2024)
These contaminants don’t just pass through. They can bioaccumulate, especially with long-term daily use.
🥤 Why Liquid Supplements Like Pain Punch Are Safer
Pain Punch is a doctor-formulated anti-inflammatory drink designed for clean, effective delivery—without capsules and their baggage.
Here’s how it stacks up:
| Softgel Capsules | Pain Punch (Liquid Supplement) | |
|---|---|---|
| Plasticizers | Common (DEP, DBP in many capsules) | None |
| Microplastics | Found in fish oil capsules | Negligible (no capsule, no plastic leach) |
| Ease of Use | Hard to swallow for 40% of adults | Easy-to-drink, grab-and-go format |
| Bioavailability | Delayed absorption, risk of oxidation | Enhanced via emulsified ingredients |
| Taste | Fishy or synthetic | Clean, refreshing orange vanilla |
👩⚕️ Doctor-Designed, Cleaner by Design
Pain Punch contains:
- Turmeric (3.2g equivalent)
- Vegan Omega-3 (from algae, no fishy aftertaste)
- Essential vitamins (C, D, B12)
- Amino acids like L-theanine and taurine
It’s Health Canada–approved and shelf-stable in a Tetra Pak—no capsules, no plasticizers, no nonsense. And with its smooth orange vanilla flavor, it’s easy to enjoy every day—no pill swallowing or fishy burps.
✅ Bottom Line
If you’re taking supplements to support your health, make sure they’re not secretly undermining it. Softgel capsules often come with hidden risks—plasticizers, microplastics, and inconsistent dosing.
Pain Punch offers a smarter, cleaner, and more effective way to support your body—without swallowing synthetic additives.
📚 References
- Plasticizers in fish oil – Eurofins
- Are softgel supplements safe? – The Independent
- Microplastic contamination in omega-3 capsules – MDPI Foods