A research team at Heidelberg University in Germany studied how to easily take pills in 150 healthy adults. As a result of the study, 88% of the participants who slightly lowered their heads and swallowed the pill felt that it was easier to swallow. This method was especially effective when taking 'capsule pills'.

Since the

capsule pill is lighter than water, the pill floats over the teeth, and if the head is tilted too backward, the pill can accidentally fall into the airway. That’s why you have to lower your head and swallow to prevent the pill from getting stuck in your throat, making it easier to pass. 

The correct posture for taking the

pill properly is as follows.

알약 Place the pill in the middle of the front of your tongue, put a sip of water in your mouth, and close your mouth.

머리 Bend your head toward your chest, bend your back, and swallow the water and capsule pills in your mouth at the same time. It's better to drink enough water at this time.

알약 It is effective to drink at least 200mL of water (about one cup full) at a time to deliver the pill to the lower esophagus without any foreign substances even after it passes to the throat.