What do you think about OLLY Kids Multivitamin & Probiotic Gummy, Digestive Support, Vitamins A, D, C, E, B, Zinc, Chewable Supplement, Berry Flavor, 35 Day Supply - 70 Count, 70 Count (Pack of 1)?
Hey everyone! Just saw this OLLY Kids Multivitamin & Probiotic Gummy pop up in my feed. As a fitness pro, I'm always skeptical about gummy supplements for kids - they often pack more sugar than nutrients. Has anyone checked the sugar content on these? Also, the blend of vitamins A, D, C, E, B and zinc looks solid for immune support, but I'm curious about the probiotic strains they use. Are they clinically studied for kids' digestive health?
OMG I've been giving these to my 6-year-old for two months now! They're AMAZING! The berry flavor is natural-tasting (no artificial junk!) and my picky eater actually asks for them every morning. I love that they combine vitamins with probiotics - it's like a two-in-one for his digestive and immune health. The 35-day supply is perfect too! Has anyone else noticed improved regularity in their kids? My little one used to have occasional tummy troubles, but these have made such a difference!
Interesting product. Looking at the formulation scientifically: the combination of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E) with water-soluble ones (C, B) in a gummy format raises bioavailability questions. Probiotics in gummies can be tricky since they're sensitive to heat and moisture. Ellen, do you store them in the fridge? Also, the 70-count packaging suggests one gummy contains both vitamins AND probiotics - I'd want to see third-party testing on whether the probiotics survive shelf life. Has anyone seen independent lab results?
Ellen, glad they're working for your kid! Gigi raises good points about storage - I'd recommend refrigeration for any probiotic product. Quick question for both of you: what's the serving size? I'm calculating that 70 count over 35 days means 2 gummies daily. At that rate, I hope they're not exceeding daily values for vitamins like A and D, which can be toxic in excess for children. Anyone have the bottle handy to check percentages?
Gigi - I keep them in the pantry like the bottle says, but maybe I should move them to the fridge! They definitely still work though. VibeVitamins - Yes it's 2 gummies daily! The label shows all vitamins are at or below 100% DV for kids 4+, which I appreciate. My only minor complaint is the bottle isn't recyclable (come on OLLY, you can do better!). But overall 5 stars from this health nut - has anyone tried their adult versions too?
Thanks for the details Ellen. The 100% DV ceiling is reassuring. I'd still like to see strain-specific data (Lactobacillus? Bifidobacterium?) and CFU counts at expiration. For comparison, I've seen studies showing certain probiotic strains reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children by 50%. If OLLY publishes their research, this could be a game-changer. Meanwhile, I'll stick with separate vitamin and probiotic supplements until more data emerges. Appreciate the real-world experiences though!