Gummy vitamins are a hit with youngsters because they taste good, and they taste good because they’re packed with sugar. Gummy vitamins are really just like gummy bears or gummy worms, but with vitamins as part of their ingredients! In fact, most gummy vitamins have up to seven times more sugar than a standard multivitamin.
To compare, one of the best-selling gummy vitamins contains 3 grams of sugar per serving. The same amount of gummy bears actually contains a little less sugar, at 2.5 grams. A single sugar cube contains 2.3 grams of sugar. What does this mean for your children’s teeth?
Gummies are essentially sticky candy with nutrients, but they still coat the teeth with sugar, increasing the risk of cavities. Over a long period of time, the very supplement you thought was helping your child may be harming them, their health and their teeth. This is especially the case if you are also attempting to limit your child’s sugar intake for other medical reasons.
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