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Gummie Supplements

rms1954 — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:21:47 GMT

Do you take them? Did you feel they make a difference in your overall health to the point you actually feel better?

Re: Gummie Supplements

depglass — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:14:59 GMT

I take gummy vitamins now and plan to add gummy Vitamin C shortly. I honestly don't think I feel any better, but I do think one should take these two if your diet isn't just about perfect. I take a lot of prescription drugs and anything that helps me avoid more "pills" is a positive for me.

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HLP — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:30:09 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
Do you take them? Did you feel they make a difference in your overall health to the point you actually feel better?

I buy everything I can in the gummies. The only difference to me is they are easier to take, and they taste good. Most vitamins and the such are made in the soft chew now.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:35:44 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I take gummy vitamins now and plan to add gummy Vitamin C shortly. I honestly don't think I feel any better, but I do think one should take these two if your diet isn't just about perfect. I take a lot of prescription drugs and anything that helps me avoid more "pills" is a positive for me.

@depglass

Not to mention that some prescription drugs are humongous (like my prescription strength potassium 2x a day) and hard to swallow, if you split them they taste bitter, yuk!

Gummys are like eating gummy bears candy, so much better, and like getting a 'sweet treat'!

Re: Gummie Supplements

silkyk — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:49:54 GMT

These really work for me!

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GloriBee — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:07:51 GMT

I buy a large bottle of these at BJ's. The only thing is, the directons say to chew 6 daily, so it feels like I go through them quickly, even a big bottle! My doctor recommended I take a multi vitamin, so I take them. She thought these were good. I don't know if I feel any differently, but I don't always eat as well as I should, though I am trying , so I take them.

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threecees — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:09:09 GMT

I just started taking these a few weeks ago. I don't feel any differences.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:18:36 GMT

@threecees

You may not feel any different taking them, but I've been reading good results taking these, I plan to pick some up.

Many times you can take supplements and not really feel any difference, until you stop taking them.

Re: Gummie Supplements

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:29:49 GMT

I take supplements but not the gummie versions. Most of them have sugar, corn syrup, or maltodextrin. There are probably some SF versions, I haven't done enough research, but I'm fine taking my non-gummies with a glass of water.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:58:27 GMT

How many calories are in each gummie??? I've never taken them. I only take D3 and zinc in tablet form.

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rms1954 — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:23:53 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
How many calories are in each gummie??? I've never taken them. I only take D3 and zinc in tablet form.

A lot. I found a sugar-free brand but they are pricey.

Re: Gummie Supplements

RespectLife — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:48:52 GMT

@threecees wrote:
I just started taking these a few weeks ago. I don't feel any differences.

I expect to see a Class Action Lawsuit any day now on these! LOL

Very good marketing scam IMHO. Boss fell for it...gave them to me....

Taste YUMMY...do absolutely nothing as promised. Zippo, nada, nuttin!

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Shelbelle — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:56:49 GMT

Never, i just dont care for the concept. When I want a supplement I take something I can swallow whole, or with my fiber supp, I mix in water.

Re: Gummie Supplements

santorini — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:25:25 GMT

This is from WebMD:

Potential Risks of Gummy Vitamins

As convenient as they may be, gummy vitamins have several disadvantages. They owe their flavor to sugar, erythritol, mannitol, isomalt, and other sweeteners. Some manufacturers market their gummy vitamins as sugar-free, having replaced this sweetener with citric acid. But in most cases, the citric acid in the gummies is equally harmful because it wears down the enamel that guards your teeth.

Refined sugars can be bad for your health. When you eat a lot of them, they may lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, tooth decay, and other long-term (chronic) conditions.‌

Studies suggest that refined sugar might raise your chances of liver disease and some types of cancer. Sugar intake in high amounts also has ties to depression.

Sugar alcohols, which are natural sugar substitutes that come from fruits and berries, are commonly found in vitamin gummies and may cause digestive issues like nausea, bloating, and diarrhea.

Gummy vitamins are often loaded with artificial food dyes, fillers, and other things to give them an appealing texture.

It’s important to take only the recommended amount of gummy vitamins. If you take too many at one time, you may have a vitamin overdose. Symptoms of vitamin toxicity can include:

Trouble sleeping
Digestive problems
Fatigue
Hair loss
Nerve damage

Talk to your doctor right away if you notice any of these problems.

The FDA does not review vitamin and supplement products before they reach the market. So they aren't regulated, and their health benefit claims may be false.‌

Research has found that most gummy vitamins don't seem to have the components they claim to contain. There's little proof that they can compete with traditional supplements in terms of nutrition. Gummies might also be made unevenly, so you get too much or not enough of the vitamin.

What Vitamins Do You Need for Ideal Nutrition?

The human body needs certain nutrients to work the way it should. You can get most of these nutrients from a balanced diet. Experts recommend that this include:

Vitamin A
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Borate
Vitamin C
Calcium
Vitamin D2
Vitamin D3
Vitamin E
Folic acid
Iodine
Iron
Vitamin K
Magnesium
Molybdenum
Niacin
Pantothenic acid
Potassium
Riboflavin
Selenium
Thiamin
Zinc
Should You Take Gummy Vitamins?

Gummy vitamins have many downsides, compared with traditional supplements.

The dosage of gummy vitamins can be unreliable. Also, chances are that by the time you eat your gummy, its vitamin content will have degraded. The better option is to take traditional pills and tablets.

Re: Gummie Supplements

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:00:53 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@threecees wrote:
I just started taking these a few weeks ago. I don't feel any differences.

I expect to see a Class Action Lawsuit any day now on these! LOL

Very good marketing scam IMHO. Boss fell for it...gave them to me....

Taste YUMMY...do absolutely nothing as promised. Zippo, nada, nuttin!

IMO they're junk. AVC is good for your gut but you'd be better off downing a glass of water with some Bragg's added to it.

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Alexa6352 — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:59:19 GMT

@RespectLife What were you expecting to happen.? I take the ACV The Super fruits & The Ashwaganda..The AVC helps with Heartburn..The Ashwaganda has made me & my Husband have a much Deeper Sleep..and I take the Super fruits because I never eat fruit so I figure it's a good way to get some fruit in me and Vitamin C

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on the bay — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:26:21 GMT

I do and strangely I do feel a difference with the Walmart brand multi vitamins for women. Mostly more energy and generally feeling better. Now I get their vegetarian ones.

I do think mmmm, these are good😄

and look forward to taking them.

I do take a few other supplements too-the regular kind.

I have tried other name brands and haven't noticed any difference including the popular Live brand.

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RespectLife — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:51:55 GMT

@Alexa6352 wrote:
@RespectLife What were you expecting to happen.? I take the ACV The Super fruits & The Ashwaganda..The AVC helps with Heartburn..The Ashwaganda has made me & my Husband have a much Deeper Sleep..and I take the Super fruits because I never eat fruit so I figure it's a good way to get some fruit in me and Vitamin C

@Alexa6352

I actually expected them to do absolutely nothing which is what they did.

I almost never believe commercial claims on supplements etc.

If you have seen the commercials and the hype...this is what they claim:

According to Goli.com, the Goli Superfruits Gummies improve collagen formation, enhance skin youthfulness, work as powerful antioxidants, improve skin health and appearance, support skin structure and elasticity, provide essential nutrients, support the immune system, and help restore radiance, among other benefits

They also claim to 'curb your appetite and aid in weight loss.

Unsubstantiated claims and no results.

Tasty, cuz the first ingredient is sugar. They were free to me....

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febe1 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:24:03 GMT

On the pro gummy side, I've read they're better than pills for absorption, beginning and starting right with the absorption in the mouth.

I don't take any gummies, b/c they taste too much like candy and I eat too many!

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Nataliesgramma — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:39:48 GMT

My hubby started taking these and I don't see them working for him either.

He started the 'grazing' in the kitchen during Covid....

I told him that if he wouldn't buy the snacks....he wouldn't eat them.

You don't need a supplement to do that...