Gummy vitamins taste like a treat and are loaded with sugar and sweeteners, but are they healthy? Do they provide your body with the same advantages as regular vitamins?

Gummy vitamins are chewable vitamins that come in a range of flavors, colors, and forms. They taste and feel like gummy candies, and they are among the most widely used kind of vitamins. Children and adults who dislike taking pills find these vitamins appealing. Gummy vitamins are usually composed of gelatin, maize starch, water, sugar, and other colorings, and among the most popular flavors are lemon, raspberry, cherry, and orange. These vitamins could contain a variety of vitamins and minerals or only a few specific components, such Calcium and Vitamin D.

One of the things that makes grownups turn to gummies is "pill fatigue" and these gummy vitamins are commonly taken over pills because of their delicious flavors and candy-like taste. In addition, they can grab the attention of kids who might be picky eater, and besides, these vitamins are very simple to chew and are frequently utilized by persons who have trouble swallowing tablets. Gummy vitamins are not necessary for the vast majority of people who consume a healthy diet. However, some people, who have an absence of nutrients, issue with absorption, heightened nutritional requirements, may find it advantageous to take gummy vitamins. Children who struggle to take tablets as well as those who are picky eaters and have an inadequate diet may benefit from gummy vitamins. However, Children should be kept from consuming excessive amounts of gummy vitamins, because a mineral or vitamin toxicity may result from excessive ingestion. Gummy vitamins may be convenient, but there are a few downsides. They are deficient in some essential minerals that are essential for human growth and development and gummies' gelatin can easily become trapped in your teeth, resulting in cavities and other dental problems.

Thus, gummy vitamins have their advantage and disadvantages, although they can be tasty, they also might not have the same health advantages as pills. Additionally, they frequently include sugar, which is bad for your health and can lead to tooth damage.

PDO I Ayesa Gay Bejerano, RND

References: 

Do Gummy Vitamins work? The benefits and downsides

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gummy-vitamins#what-they-are

Do gummy vitamins works as well as traditional vitamins?

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-gummy-vitamins-work-as-well-as-traditional-vitamins/

What to know about gummy vitamins?

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/what-to-know-about-gummy-vitamins