Tag transdermal absorption mechanism

Vitamin Patches Transdermal: Do They Actually Work?

Person applying a transdermal vitamin patch to their upper arm in a bathroom.

  In Brief Safety: Transdermal patches bypass the digestive system, reducing nausea common with oral vitamins. However, the adhesive can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Always rotate application sites. Effectiveness: Research is mixed. While small molecules like nicotine absorb…