Gummies offer a convenient alternative to pills or liquid supplements and can help people maintain consistent vitamin intake. Plus, their easy chew-ability and digestion makes them suitable for individuals who struggle to swallow pills or liquid supplements.
Fibrous fiber gummies that contain prebiotics like chicory root extract can help develop gut bacteria for improved digestion and absorption, potentially helping prediabetics avoid sudden spikes in their glucose levels and mood swings associated with these fluctuations.
Vitamin C
Registered dietitian Devon Peart says vitamin C offers many important health advantages – from strengthening immunity and decreasing inflammation, to aiding skin hydration. She notes its anti-ageing capabilities as an added plus.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found in fruits and vegetables that acts as an essential dietary component to prevent deficiency diseases like scurvy as well as providing antioxidant protection from cell damage.
Vitamin C plays a vital role in immune health. In addition, it aids iron absorption, produces neurotransmitters, and may shorten colds and the flu. You can find vitamin C easily in a range of food sources like citrus fruits and juices, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, cantaloupe and strawberries; but always consult with a healthcare provider before adding supplements to your diet.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D has recently garnered considerable interest due to its role in stimulating production of antimicrobial peptides that fight infections, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering risk for diabetes, enhancing immune function, reducing duration of colds and flu, as well as its potential role in protecting against chronic infections like tuberculosis or seasonal flu. According to researchers, its beneficial properties may even extend further, helping prevent multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, tuberculosis or seasonal flu.
Many gummy vitamins contain added sugars, which may be problematic for those trying to limit their consumption for health reasons. Gummies marked as sugar-free typically forgo this ingredient but may still contain citric acid which wears away tooth enamel. Consuming too much vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia which manifests itself through muscle weakness, bone pain and confusion – though laboratory and animal studies indicate otherwise.
Omega-3 Fish Oil
Gummy vitamins are an easy, tasty alternative to pills and tablets for children. Their easy swallowability, great taste, and lack of strong aroma makes them an appealing option.
The National Institutes of Health recommend that men consume 1.6 grams and women consume 1.1 grams of omega-3s daily from food sources such as fish. If this recommendation proves difficult to meet, try fish oil supplements or “enteric-coated” versions of omega-3 fatty acids which prevent your body from digesting them before reaching your small intestine.
Studies utilizing randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that supplementing with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in those at existing heart disease risk or at high risk, including those with diabetes, while improving their blood pressure levels. According to one case-control study, high intakes of DHA were linked with reduced Alzheimer’s disease risks as well as better cognitive test scores among Framingham Offspring cohort members.
Calcium
Many people associate calcium with healthy bones; indeed, it serves this function, as well as supporting muscle function and maintaining normal heart rhythms. Calcium also supports strong teeth development and maintenance and protects against bone disorders like rickets in children and osteomalacia (softened bones) among adults.
Calcium carbonate is the most frequently encountered form of calcium found in food and supplements, often sold over-the-counter antacids such as Rolaids or Tums. For optimal results, check your Supplement Facts labels when purchasing calcium products to ensure you’re taking in an appropriate dosage.
Wellness gummies have quickly become a favorite among fitness enthusiasts, offering options tailored specifically to muscle recovery and endurance. Furthermore, these tasty treats have quickly gained in popularity among consumers seeking mental wellness as well as sleep support, with ingredients like Ashwagandha, CBD, Melatonin providing stress relief and sleep aid respectively. It is essential that when selecting any gummy product that you take note of its dosage and potency as well as possible interactions between any medications prescribed or over the counter that might interfere with it.
