New study on zinc in gummies - legit or just Big Gummy propaganda?
So I just read this study (PMID: 34567890) about zinc absorption in gummy vitamins. It says the zinc in gummies might not be as bioavailable as in pills. But the study was funded by a pill manufacturer? IDK, feels biased. What do you all think? I've been taking these OLLY gummies for a while and my zinc levels seem fine.
Honestly, zinc in gummies is the least of my concerns. Did you see they use gelatin? Not vegan friendly! But yeah, studies can be bought. I'd look at who funded it. Also, I get my zinc from pumpkin seeds, but that's just me. Anyway, for the environment, maybe we should all switch to vegan gummies or just pills.
I'm with Liam on the gelatin thing. But also, think about the packaging! 90-count plastic bottle for gummies vs a glass jar for pills? That's a lot of waste. And bioavailability? My naturopath said gummies are actually better because you chew them, so your body starts absorbing in the mouth. But I'm not a scientist. The study might be legit, but I'd trust a meta-analysis.
Good points. I didn't realize gelatin wasn't vegan. And yeah, the packaging is annoying. But my doctor told me to take these because I don't eat enough veggies. Maybe I'll switch to a powder. Has anyone tried the OLLY powder? Or is that just as wasteful?
Powder is better for the environment if it's in a recyclable container, but still, the carbon footprint of shipping... Actually, there are vegan gummy brands that use pectin. And some have bulk refills. Let's start a campaign to get OLLY to use pectin and bulk bins! But for the study, I'd say take it with a grain of salt. 90% of nutrition studies are sponsored by someone with a bias.