Gummies are chewable supplements designed to supplement your daily diet with essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, E and A as well as calcium and zinc.
Some gummies also contain iron to help combat anemia; however, high concentrations may cause adverse side effects like gastrointestinal distress and liver damage.
Multivitamins
Gummy vitamins offer an easy way to supplement one’s diet with essential nutrients, including vitamin D for helping the body absorb calcium; B vitamins for optimizing cell metabolism; and coenzyme Q10 as an antioxidant that supports energy production.
However, it’s essential that you read the label to ensure that you’re not taking in too many vitamins or minerals in a single supplement. Exceeding recommended daily dosage may cause uncomfortable or even harmful side effects.
Although gummy vitamins are typically marketed towards children (hence their colorful character-themed packaging), many adults also consume them. Unfortunately, many popular gummies contain over 8 grams of sugar per serving which could pose issues for those looking to regulate their sugar intake.
Multivitamins should not be used to address nutrient deficiencies or replace medical treatment; rather, a health professional can help identify which nutrients are lacking and suggest specific dietary adjustments to address the issue.
Minerals
Minerals can be found both naturally in our environment and through food sources, and are essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies. They include calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium chloride magnesium and sulfur; unfortunately these cannot be produced naturally within the body and must therefore come from food sources to stay balanced in our diets. Deficiencies in any of these minerals may not occur often but when they do they can have serious implications on health and well-being.
Some macrominerals, known as major minerals, are necessary in relatively large amounts and required for bone, muscle and heart function as well as acid-base balance and water balance. Trace minerals – comprising iron, iodine, zinc, copper fluoride manganese and molybdenum among others – must also be present for healthy functioning; their function includes bone repair.
Gummy vitamins can be an ideal solution for people who find swallowing pills or liquid vitamin supplements difficult. When selecting such products, be mindful to review the ingredient list closely and select those without high amounts of sugar content.
Sugars
Though a healthy diet should provide all of the vitamins and minerals your body requires, some individuals – like pregnant women or those who lack access to certain food options – may require supplements as part of their regimen. Vitamin gummies offer an easy way to meet daily vitamin needs without needing to swallow pills; however, beware that many varieties contain sugars and citric acid which could lead to tooth decay if eaten regularly; most healthcare organizations advise taking less than 5% of your calories from added sugars per day.
Refined sugars have been linked with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. High consumption can increase inflammation and limit your ability to fight infection. Many gummies contain sugar alcohols which may cause bloating, nausea or diarrhea in certain people; furthermore they often contain artificial food dyes and filler compounds designed to give their chewy texture, which may trigger allergic reactions in some.
Overdose
Gummy vitamins often contain added sugars, sugar alcohols, artificial food dyes and fillers which may lead to digestive problems, obesity and long-term illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay.
Overdosing on vitamins can be easy if you exceed the recommended daily dosage, especially among children who often view gummy vitamins as candy and overeat them. This could result in vitamin or mineral toxicity – particularly fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E which are stored in fat and tissues of the body.
An overdose occurs when too much of a drug or combination of drugs overwhelms normal brain and body functioning, potentially leading to death or life-threatening symptoms like difficulty breathing. An overdose may come from any number of sources including alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and herbal remedies; if you suspect someone of having taken too much it is imperative that they call triple zero immediately for medical assistance and check on their breathing as this is an emergency medical situation. If this happens make sure they stay calm as this situation needs medical intervention right away!
