Vitamin Gummies
Multivitamins are available in both tablet and capsule forms; however, many people tend to avoid taking them because they find it somewhat monotonous.
The size of the tablet is quite large, and at times, there is an unpleasant aftertaste. As a result, gummy manufacturers are capitalizing on this issue.
These sugar candies are currently available in the market, and they claim to contain beneficial vitamins.
In today’s blog, we will discuss the effectiveness of these gummies and how much you can rely on them.
How are Gummies made?
Corn starch or sugar syrup is used to make gummies in which vitamins and minerals are infused.
Now, because it is being infused, many different types of vitamins and minerals cannot be added to it.
These are usually in very small quantities compared to a regular vitamin tablet or capsule, and then this syrup is frozen, it is cooled down, and the second problem is that not only this, the quantity is very less in it.
Its shelf life is less, so shelf life means that by the time you consume it, the vitamin inside the gummy has broken down so much that its potency has reduced so much that by the time you eat it, actually the amount of vitamin mentioned on the label in the gummy will not reach your body.
So basically, while manufacturing it, the vitamins and minerals are not being infused in it as much as is actually required by the body.
Apart from that its shelf life is less, so by the time you are consuming it, its potency has reduced and your body is not getting as much vitamin as it requires.
One more thing that you should know is that its absorption is also very slow, it is not as fast absorption, it is not as quick absorption as that of tablets and capsules and for the amount of a particular vitamin that you get from one capsule or one tablet you may need two or three doses if you have to consume gummies.
Now the sugar level in gummies is also very high, so it is not good for our health.
They were initially made for children, but now it is being seen that consuming such high sugar content is not good for children’s teeth.
Therefore, for children also, if they do not consume tablets or capsules, do not consume syrups, then it is suggested that they should be given chewable tablets first, even though they have a slightly chewy flavour but they are more effective for health.
So, if someone has a specific nutritional deficiency, I would recommend considering gummies as a maintenance option.
However, if a specific vitamin is deficient, what dosage should be taken in the form of a tablet or capsule? How many times a day should it be administered, and for how many months should it be continued?
You can overcome this problem only with tablets and capsules. Many people avoid taking them due to their unpleasant aftertaste, nutritional deficiencies, or large size. Therefore, there are additional reasons for this issue.
The issue that individuals encounter with tablets and capsules is their time constraints; for instance, one must take a tablet after dinner or breakfast.
Additionally, iron supplements should not be taken with milk, as this can reduce their absorption. Similarly, they should not be taken with calcium supplements, as this can also hinder absorption.
So, this is not an issue with gummies; you can take them at any time and in any manner.
However, it is important to understand that, despite this flexibility, the bioavailability of gummies is not as high as that of capsules and tablets.