Are we just eating candy? B12 gummies sugar overload!
Okay, I've been seeing all these vitamin B12 gummies everywhere and they're basically candy. I get it, they taste good, but have you seen the sugar content? It's like 3-4 grams per serving, and some even have corn syrup! I'm trying to cut sugar completely, and I feel like these are just a trap. Am I the only one who thinks we're being 'candy-fied'? What happened to just taking a pill?
I mean, I'm a crossfit junkie, so I'm all about performance and convenience. I don't have time to choke down a horse pill every morning. Gummies are easy, and the sugar is minimal compared to my protein bars. Plus, B12 helps with energy for my workouts. If it helps me hit my macros, I'll take the sugar. And honestly, they taste like a treat, so I actually remember to take them.
I hear you, Ivy. As a paleo dieter, I'm not a fan of added sugars or weird ingredients. I've switched to sublingual B12 drops - no sugar, no fillers, just pure methylcobalamin. It's not as tasty, but it works. The gummy trend is a slippery slope; before you know it, you're eating 5 gummies a day. Might as well eat candy, but at least candy doesn't lie about being a supplement.
Okay, but let's be real - if I'm going to suck at taking vitamins, gummies are the only thing that works for me. I've tried pills and I always forget. Sugar-free options taste like cardboard. I know it's not perfect, but isn't a little sugar better than no B12 at all? Plus, I burn it off at crossfit. Everything in moderation, right?
Sure, moderation, but the problem is most people don't stop at the serving size. And there are healthier gummies with less sugar or using stevia. I just wish they'd be more transparent. Anyways, I'm sticking to my drops, but I get the convenience thing. Maybe I'm just a purist. Ha!