Pre-mixing supplement powders and oil for daily drinking
Question
I want to use these ingredients in these amounts:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1000mg |
| Vitamin E Powder | 200mg |
| Grape Seed | 100mg |
| Glutathione | 500mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 500mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 500mg |
| Zinc bisglycinate | 50mg |
| Beta carotene | 10mg |
I want to combine these ingredients in a small bottle, then pour into water to drink once per day.
Can this be done?
Answer
Based on the ingredients you want to combine and store, it is generally not recommended to pre-mix and store them together in a small bottle for daily use.
Here's why:
- Stability: Ingredients like Vitamin C are sensitive to moisture and air. When mixed with other powders and especially an oil like Grape Seed Oil, the stability can be compromised over time, leading to degradation and reduced effectiveness.
- Solubility: You have a mix of powders and an oil. When stored together, the oil can coat the powder particles, making them difficult to dissolve properly when you later mix them with water.
- Homogeneity: It will be very difficult to keep the mixture uniform. The oil and powders will likely separate during storage, meaning that the amount of each ingredient you get in your daily dose will not be consistent.
For these reasons, it is best to measure out each ingredient separately just before you mix them into water for consumption each day. This ensures that you receive the correct dosage of each ingredient and helps maintain their quality and effectiveness.
Here are the ingredients you listed:
- Vitamin C (extra fine powder easily dissolved in water)
- Vitamin E (Water Dispersible Powder, 50%)
- Grape Seed Oil (Cold-Pressed, Food)
- Glutathione (L-Glutathione Reduced)
- Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA, Powder)
- Calcium Pantothenate Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
- Zinc Bisglycinate (27% Zinc)
- WhiteCare™ Beta-carotene (From Dunaliella Salina) (Water-Disperse Powder)
Mixing these individually into your water each day is the recommended approach for accuracy and stability.
Updated Review: May 2026
This section was added after reviewing the original answer against current product availability and formulation knowledge at the stated point in time.
As of May 17, 2026, the recommendation to avoid pre-mixing these ingredients remains critical for potency and safety. Current stability data confirms that Glutathione (L-Glutathione Reduced) specifically requires cold storage to prevent oxidation and maintain its active reduced form. Additionally, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is highly sensitive to moisture and air; mixing it with other powders and Grape Seed Oil in a single container will accelerate degradation and lead to clumping. For optimal results, continue to store these components separately—especially keeping Glutathione in the refrigerator—and mix them into water only immediately before consumption.
