Fun, flavorful gummy supplements can be an excellent way to make your wellness regimen feel anything but routine.

But when it comes to supporting your health, are vitamin gummies effective? If you’re considering going gummy, here’s everything you need to know.

While they may look like candy, specially-formulated health gummies can offer a wide array of benefits, especially for those who have trouble tolerating traditional supplements. 

According to UCLA Health, compared to tablets and capsules, gummies may be:

• Easier to take. People can have trouble swallowing pills and capsules for a number of reasons. If you’ve ever struggled with taking traditional supplements, chewable gummies could be an easy, convenient alternative. Plus, if you aren’t a fan of the taste, texture, or smell of certain vitamins and supplements, the variety of available gummy flavors can help to deliver important nutrients in a far more palatable format. 
• Easier to digest. Some individuals experience symptoms of digestive upset when taking traditional vitamins and supplements, particularly when doing so on an empty stomach. While you may still want to take them with food, because they generally don’t contain the binding agents common to tablets, they tend to be easier on the stomach.

In studies comparing gummy supplements with those in pill form, researchers observed similar bioavailability– the amount of nutrients available to be absorbed by your body. 

In a 2019 study published in the journal Nutrients, exploring the bioavailability of vitamin D gummies as compared to vitamin D tablets, research suggested a higher level of bioavailability in the gummy supplements than in the tablets.  

According to UCLA Health, “...research shows that your body can absorb nutrients in vitamin gummies as easily as those found in traditional vitamins.” While supplements should always be used in addition to a balanced diet, it can be hard to get everything we need from diet alone. 

The verdict? Gummies present the possibility of a fun, easy alternative to traditional supplements for bridging nutritional gaps and supporting a variety of health goals. 

As with any supplement, there are certain quality markers you’ll want to be on the lookout for when selecting the right gummies.

• Choose a trusted brand. To ensure quality and standards, look for research-driven gummy formulations from a trusted wellness brand, with transparent manufacturing processes and products made in the USA.
• Read labels carefully. Pay attention to gummy supplement product labels to ensure they contain the right nutrients at the best dosages for you, which your doctor can help you to determine. And, always be sure to follow recommended dosages. As tempting as it may be to eat a handful of delicious gummy supplements as a sweet treat, it’s best to only take gummy supplements as directed to help support optimal nutrient levels.
• Look for low sugar. When it comes to wellness gummies, some of them don’t just look like candy – they may contain high levels of added sugar, as well. For adults, the American Heart Association recommends a maximum of just 36 grams of sugar per day for men and 25 grams for women. Some gummy supplements, UCLA Health says, can contain as many as eight grams per serving. Look for low sugar gummy vitamins to help you stay within the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) range.
• Check for clear expiration dates. Be sure to look for transparently listed expiration dates. All vitamins and supplements can lose potency over time, especially when stored incorrectly and exposed to heat, light, or moisture.
• Skip the artificial additives. Opt to forego gummy supplements formulated with artificial colors and flavors, which have shown possible links to allergic reactions and other potential concerns.

If you’re looking to add a splash of color and flavor to your wellness routine with gummy supplements, what’s the best place to begin? With everything from multivitamin gummies to gummy beauty supplements available, we recommend starting with your unique wellness needs in mind. 

For balanced digestion, healthy skin, and immunity, check out Balance Bites probiotic gummies. Formulated with one billion live cultures of Bacillus coagulans per gummy to help nourish and balance the gut microbiome.*  

For a boost of beauty from within, try Beauty Bites gummies for hair, skin, and nails. These collagen and biotin gummies are formulated with vitamins C & E and zinc, for glowing skin, healthy hair, and stronger nails.* 

For deeper, more restful sleep, Snooze Bites sleep gummies help to fall asleep faster and support a more restorative sleep cycle, so you can wake up feeling refreshed– without the melatonin hangover of other sleep aids. Formulated with naturally relaxing l-theanine, chamomile, lemon balm, and passionflower.* 

Or, shop our Bites Bundle below to get started with all three, in irresistible flavors with only one gram of sugar per gummy.