Gummies provide a convenient and delicious alternative to pills for people who find swallowing them difficult or picky eaters who need assistance swallowing pills. Unfortunately, however, gummies contain sugars and sugar alcohols as well as artificial flavors which degrade over time and may no longer contain the required nutrition listed on their labels.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C plays many essential roles in our bodies, from supporting immune function and helping with collagen production to aiding tangy citrus flavor! Each two-gummy serving delivers 180 percent of your recommended daily value and has been independently third-party tested to ensure its quality. This gummy offers 180 percent of RDV per two gummies serving, free from common food allergens, vegan friendly and third-party tested!
However, vitamin gummies aren’t regulated by the FDA before reaching store shelves and some of the nutrients listed on their supplement facts panels may not actually be present. Furthermore, sugary treats like these can contribute to tooth decay, obesity, and other long-term health issues; try choosing natural sweeteners such as erythritol and stevia or non-GMO ingredients instead. Ideally you’d choose tablets or powders without added sugars!
Magnesium
Magnesium appears to be having its moment in the realm of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. People are taking magnesium for its ability to help with sleep issues and migraine headaches as well as its ability to prevent heart disease.
Magnesium can be found in many foods, including green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), beans, nuts, whole grains and pumpkin seeds. Magnesium supplements come in different forms like magnesium oxide and citrate for use as nutritional support.
People take magnesium for numerous health reasons, including constipation, to reduce heartburn and indigestion, treating torsades de pointes irregular heartbeat disorder, pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia/eclampsia as well as cardiovascular events like a heart attack/stroke and several studies suggest it might also lower stroke risks or other cardiovascular events.
Magnesium may cause side effects, including nausea and diarrhea. Furthermore, it could interact with some medications (including antibiotics ), so it’s wise to discuss taking it with your physician first.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has become increasingly popular on wellness blogs, TikTok and Instagram in recent months as an all-purpose treatment, touted for everything from acne clearing and weight loss assistance to helping prevent leaky gut syndrome.
ACV contains modest levels of probiotics, bacteria-killing acetic acid and antioxidants as well as some anti-inflammatory properties.
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Wohlford advises taking vinegar in small doses – such as one or two tablespoons (3-5 milliliters) mixed in water daily – to protect tooth enamel. She cautions that excessive doses could damage it further or interact with certain drugs, such as diuretics and diabetes medications.
If you want to experience all the health benefits of apple cider vinegar without its tart taste, add it to salad dressing or pickled vegetables like cucumbers and radishes. However, be careful with how much ACV you consume; too much could lower potassium levels significantly which could be dangerous for people with low kidney function or who take diuretics.
Vitamins and minerals
Gummies may be helpful supplements for people who find swallowing pills difficult, but should never be relied upon as the primary source of vitamins and minerals. According to Wang, you should strive to get most of your micro-nutrients through eating healthily; “Gummy vitamins are not a magic bullet!”
As per the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, gummy vitamins for children should not contain more than 3 to 5 grams of added sugar per serving; adults can consume 25 grams. Unfortunately, many gummies contain high fructose corn syrup or sucrose which contribute to obesity and tooth decay.
Some gummies are sweetened with citric acid and sugar, which may cause stomach upset in certain individuals. When choosing a gummy candy that includes sweetening agents other than citric acid or sugar such as erythritol or naturally derived ingredients such as fruit juices or purees. Furthermore, vitamins should also be free from gluten, gelatin, talc, silicone and synthetic dyes as this will be more suitable for people who have food allergies or dietary restrictions.
