Gummy vitamins: candy or health? My kids love them but I'm worried
Okay, so I bought the Vitamin C gummies for my kids because they refuse to take the tablets. But looking at the label, 4g of sugar per gummy! That's basically candy. Are we really helping them or just making them want more sweets? I feel like we're just teaching them that vitamins are a treat. Anyone else concerned about this?
I get the concern, but the sugar amount is tiny compared to an actual piece of candy. And the bioavailability of vitamin C from gummies is pretty good. Plus, if it gets kids to take their vitamins, isn't that a win? Compare it to a gummy bear—at least these have some nutrients. Convenience matters.
Actually, the sugar content adds up if they take multiple gummies. And some brands use syrups that can stick to teeth. I think we're over-sweetening supplements when we could just use sugar-free options. But marketing works, I guess. If you're worried, look for ones sweetened with stevia or xylitol, but check for tooth safety.
I'm a night shift worker and rely on gummies because I can't swallow pills when I'm half asleep. I know there's sugar, but it's a small price for me not choking on a tablet. Plus, I need the immune boost. I try to brush my teeth after. I think it's about balance, not purity.
Good points all around. Maybe I'm overthinking it. I'll try the stevia-sweetened kind, but thanks for the reality check. I guess as long as we teach them it's not candy, we're okay.