New study on kids' gummy vitamins - legit or just hype?
Hey guys, just saw this study about the bioavailability of vitamins in gummy form for kids. It says chewable gummies might not deliver as much as traditional tablets. Wondering if this is a legit concern or just a hit piece from the pill lobby? What do you all think?
Ooh, as a mom, I'm all about the gummies because my kids refuse to swallow pills. But if they're not getting the nutrients, what's the point? I need to read that study. Can you share the link? Also, my kids love the taste of the orange ones, but if they're not effective, I'd switch to something else.
I've seen similar debates about gummy vs. tablet. The thing is, gummies often have added sugar and lower doses to make them taste good. But I think the bioavailability issue is overblown – it's more about the form and the manufacturing process. Some gummies are fine. Depends on the brand. I'd look for ones with third-party testing.
Gummies are like nature's candy, but I need my daily fix of vitamins too. Haha. I've tried both and I think the gummies work fine for me, but for kids, it's a different story. Any specific studies you're referencing? I'm curious if they controlled for other factors. Also, my kid is picky, so gummies are a lifesaver.
Here's the link: [PubMed link]. It's a meta-analysis, so they looked at several studies. They found that kids' gummies often had lower levels of certain vitamins compared to what was on the label. That's concerning. But I also think the study might be biased because it was funded by a pharmaceutical company that makes pills. So maybe take it with a grain of salt?