Vitamin supplements are already becoming an essential part of people's daily consumption. Unfortunately, often these meds taste differently that some people, especially kids, would not even dare touch it.
This is the reason why chewable gummy vitamins were created. These cute fluffy vitamins usually come in attractive colors, fun designs, and sweet, addictive flavors.
Considered as one of the most popular types of vitamin according to Healthline, there is no doubt how these gummy vitamins can be appealing to everyone even to those who don't want to swallow pills. But amid the advertisement and recognition, are these good for our bodies?
WHAT ARE GUMMY VITAMINS MADE OF?
Gummy vitamins are made from the combination of ingredients such as corn starch, gelatin, sugar, water, flavoring, and food color.
These vitamins usually come in raspberry, orange, lemon and cherry flavor, which children and kids-at-heart love so much.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Gummy vitamin's main benefit is how they can help people supply specific vitamin in their body especially those that are unable to eat a balanced diet or those who are unable to absorb specific nutrients like older adults and pregnant women.
Furthermore, gummy vitamins are easier to take than other vitamins found in the market nowadays. It's candy-like appearance, and enticing flavors are difficult to resist that you may even want to have more.
THE DOWNSIDES?
Unfortunately, despite its benefits, gummy vitamins still have some downsides. And one of those is the possible added sugar, sugar alcohol, artificial flavors and food colors in it, as reported by Women's Health Magazine.
Sugar can be good for our body. Sugar is used by our cells like gasoline. Without it, it is almost impossible to survive. But too much of it can be dangerous too, which can cause illnesses like dental cavities, heart disease, and diabetes that would eventually cause the organs to fail.
Most gummy bears contain about 3 grams of sugar and 15 calories per piece. These digits may not look alarming, but this can still contribute to your daily sugar intake, so it is better to take that to account.
Meanwhile, sugar-free gummy vitamins have sugar alcohols instead of glucose in it. Though it may not contribute to your sugar consumption, your daily total carbohydrate intake will still be affected by it. Consuming a lot of it can cause a negative effect on the body such as nausea, bloating, diarrhea, and other digestive problem.
SUMMARY
All in all, gummy vitamins are beneficial to the body, but only in a moderate amount. It is also better to seek your pediatrician or doctor first before taking such supplements for your peace of mind.
