it goes into the blood... you people think to much... do what ya have to do... what difference does it make... use it and if it works you have your answer... if not then try something else.... Dr. fred bisci is a known nutritionist for 40 years, and very popular and loved... who are you people that you are ripping apart a product you know nothing about... go to a professional... take probiotics and enzymes and also omega 3... drink purified water... call fred bisci, and your good to go.... later