What are vitamin gummies?
door Simon Dewaele op May 01, 2023
Natural and healthy food is crucial to our health. We all know that getting enough nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, is important to keep our bodies healthy. But sometimes it is difficult to get all the essential nutrients through our daily diet. Fortunately, there are now vitamin gummies on the market that can help us supplement our daily needs. Vitamin gummies are a fun and tasty way to ensure our bodies get all the nutrients we need. In this blog, we will take a closer look at what vitamin gummies are, specifically targeting adults. We will explore the advantages and disadvantages of vitamin gummies and cover important points to consider before you decide to buy vitamin gummies.
Why are gummy vitamins so in demand?
Vitamin gummies have become hugely popular in recent years, and for good reason. This is because these gummies offer numerous benefits and almost no drawbacks, making them the perfect alternative to supplements in capsule or powder form.
Originally vitamin gummies were intended for children, but nowadays they are increasingly being introduced for adults as well. This is partly because swallowing pills and capsules can be an annoying habit for some. The benefits of gummi vitamins are obvious:
- With gummies, taking supplements suddenly becomes a much more pleasant experience.
- In addition, the active ingredients in gummy supplements are better absorbed in the body than supplements in capsule or powder form. Studies have shown that nutrient absorption can be up to 2.16 times better when using vitamin gummies.
- Because they are often made vegan, they are also suitable for people who do not want to use animal products, whereas capsules are often made from pork fat. Vegan gummies are therefore a perfect addition to your varied diet.
- Moreover, vitamin gummies are often sugar-free. It goes without saying that supplements should not contain sugar, yet many vitamin gummies are packed with sugar.
- You keep up taking your vitamins much easier. With pills/capsules, 8 out of 10 people don't take the cure in full, while with gummies it is only 2 out of 10.
In short, vitamin gummies offer a practical and healthy alternative to traditional supplements and are also suitable for a wide audience.
What should I look out for when buying vitamin gummies?
There are several things to look out for when considering buying vitamin gummies. Here are four important factors to consider:
- Ingredients and dosage: It is important to know what ingredients are in the vitamin gummies and in what dosage. Choose gummies with natural ingredients and avoid synthetic additives. Also, make sure the dosage of the different vitamins and minerals in the gummies is in line with the recommended daily allowance.
- Side effects: Keep in mind any side effects that may occur when using vitamin gummies. In some people, certain ingredients can cause allergic reactions, so check the ingredient list if you have allergies. In addition, high doses of certain vitamins or minerals can cause side effects. Always consult a doctor before starting to take a new supplement.
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans: Make sure the gummies are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Many gummies contain gelatine, which is made from animal skins and bones, and are therefore not suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Instead, opt for gummies made from plant-based ingredients.
- Recommended daily allowance: It is important to consider the recommended daily allowance of each vitamin and mineral in the gummies. Overdosing can be dangerous, so choose gummies whose amount of each ingredient is consistent or contains an acceptable increased dosage compared to the recommended daily allowance.
These are some factors to consider before buying vitamin gummies to ensure you get the best quality and safety you need.
Are there any disadvantages to taking vitamin gummies?
While vitamin gummies have huge benefits, there are also some drawbacks to consider.
One possible risk is overdose, as some gummies can contain up to 2000% of the daily recommended amount of vitamins, which does more harm than good in the long run. Therefore, it is important to respect the dosage and recommended daily allowance. Vitamin gummies for skin or hair gummies often contain hugely high doses, making them more harmful than they appear on your body. Also, most gummies are really tasty to take, so there is a risk of taking too much of them.
Another disadvantage of some vitamin gummies is that they contain sugar, which can be a problem for some people. So it is important to pay attention to the ingredient list and possibly choose sugar-free vitamin gummies.
A final drawback is that some gummies are gelatine-based, making them unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans. Other substances that are of synthetic origin may also potentially disappoint some users, colourings, flavourings... GIMMY fortunately uses only natural excipients.
So what are the best vitamin gummies?
As a customer, it is important to look carefully at the various factors when choosing vitamin gummies. Consider the quality of the ingredients, possible harmful doses and unhealthy additives. By choosing natural and vegan vitamin gummies, you avoid unnecessary additives such as sugar, gelatine or other animal products. This will ensure that you buy the best vitamin gummies, which are not only healthy but also sustainably and ethically produced.
It is important to mention that vitamin gummies exist for all kinds of different purposes, such as the popular hair gummies or gummy supplements for skin, as well as multivitamin gummies, gummies with magnesium or calcium, and more. GIMMY focuses on your mental well-being, more specifically gummies for energy, concentration, sleep gummies or vitamins against stress.
Finally, we recommend seeking advice from a doctor or nutritionist to ensure you choose the best vitamin gummies to suit your individual needs. This way, you can be sure that you are taking the right supplements that can help you achieve your health goals.