Health supplements are usually developed to be taken orally, which means they are swallowed, digested, and absorbed through the gastrointestinal system. This route of administration matters. The body has natural barriers that help process what we consume, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and immune system. When a product intended for oral use is changed into an intravenous (IV) drip or injection, those protective steps are bypassed. This may sound like a small change