Gummies’ sweet taste and candy-like consistency may appeal to children, but adults should carefully consider replacing traditional vitamin pills with them. According to primary care physicians, diet should always be the primary method of getting essential vitamins and minerals; some individuals may need supplements.
Gummy vitamins often get their flavor from sugar or its substitutes such as erythritol, mannitol and isomalt; those labeled “sugar-free” have often replaced it with citric acid instead of real sugar, potentially leading to digestive issues and wear on tooth enamel.
Vitamin C
Gummy vitamins were originally designed as children’s supplements because of their sweet-tasting candy-like appearance and easy swallowing properties, though their long-term reliability remains questionable as they contain lots of added sugar.
Gummies derive their sweetness from one or more grams of sugar per gummy, even those labeled “sugar-free”. According to the American Heart Association’s recommendation, adults should consume no more than 25 grams daily of added sugars; some may be sweetened using alternatives like erythritol, mannitol or isomalt; however, these ingredients don’t offer as many nutritional benefits compared to regular sugar; citric acid often used instead wears away tooth enamel over time.
Researchers examined the absorption and bioavailability of both multivitamins and vitamin C gummies among healthy adult subjects, finding that both types produced similar leukocyte L-ascorbic acid levels; furthermore, both showed comparable absorption rates as well as bioavailabilities – rendering them bioequivalent options.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral, playing an integral role in energy production, cell signaling and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium can be found in green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains as well as beverages; breakfast cereals containing added magnesium may be included on some lists as sources. Even tap, mineral and bottled water may provide ample amounts of magnesium!
Avoiding overdosing on magnesium through food and supplements is unlikely for healthy individuals because their kidneys naturally eliminate any excess amounts. However, excessive use of magnesium-containing laxatives or antacids may cause diarrhea and abdominal cramping in some individuals.
Studies suggest magnesium could help lower blood pressure, decrease risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, migraine headaches and protect against polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) while taking additional supplemental magnesium may improve insulin resistance and glucose tolerance in some people with diabetes.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has long been used as a natural remedy to address many health issues, from cleansing detox diets, weight loss and lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels to improving gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which occurs when stomach content backs up into the throat or esophagus causing heartburn symptoms. But its high acidic content should be noted to avoid stomach irritation. Furthermore, frequent consumption could worsen GERD by worsening it further causing gastroesophageal reflux disease which forces stomach contents into these areas causing stomach acid reflux disease worsened further worsening gastroesophageal reflux disease as it worsens gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms in patients resulting in heartburn symptoms.
ACV may help with weight loss by decreasing body fat. Unfortunately, most studies on this have been small and include other variables which could sway results. Furthermore, ACV gummies contain added sugar which could add up quickly when taken multiple times each day. Consuming undiluted apple cider vinegar could damage tooth enamel leading to tooth sensitivity or decay and it remains unknown whether ACV improves leaky gut symptoms; most scientific research conducted thus far on this subject has been performed on animals.
Diet
Gummy vitamins are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, meaning the nutrients contained within may differ from what’s listed on their labels. They also tend to contain lots of added sugars that could contribute to obesity as well as long-term health conditions.
Iron, B vitamins and zinc can be difficult to hide with sugar alone; their metallic taste puts many off, so these gummies rarely appear.
If you find it difficult to swallow pills or liquid supplements unpleasant, gummies may be an ideal alternative. Chewable vitamins are easier for digestion than traditional pills and don’t have the same off-putting smell or taste as some liquid supplements; however consuming too many of these chewables could put you at risk of vitamin and mineral toxicity; especially true for fat-soluble vitamins like A and D; so make sure not to exceed recommended dosage on labels.
