Originally designed for children and others who have problems swallowing pills, there are now hundreds of gummy nutritional supplements designed for adults. Just Google “adult gummy vitamins,” and you’ll get nearly 26 million results. There are literally rows of gummy-based formulas in health food stores, your local CVS or Walgreens pharmacy, and even at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s that are designed for specific health or nutritional needs or to improve sleep, reduce stress, or bolster your immunity.
When deciding on which gummy supplement is best, focus on the Nutrition Facts panel to look at the added sugars. It’s easy to take several servings of many gummy vitamins, as they do taste great and they’re like a sweet treat. Stick to the recommended serving size and choose those that have less than 6–8 grams (up to 2 teaspoons) added sugar per serving. To help you choose a gummy that delivers on its claims, minus the added sugars and empty calories, here are 5 of great gummy supplements for adults.
First Day is a great option for those seeking an organic, gluten-free, vegan, low-sugar, gummy vitamin supplements. The brand focuses on nutrients from organic fruits and veggies rather than synthetic nutrients. First Day offers products designed specifically for children, teens, and adults. An adult dose of two gummies provides 15 calories, 2 grams added sugar, 9 essential vitamins including vitamins A, C, D, and B-vitamins, as well as zinc, magnesium, and biotin.
One of my favorite collagen supplements is from the Gummy Science line from Life Extension. The formula provides 2,500 mg of collagen and 120 mg hyaluronic acid.
“The form of collagen used is ultra-bioavailable form of type-1 collagen, making it absorbed as both free amino acids and intact collage peptides that are then available to nourish your skin and stimulate the formation of new collagen and elastin,” says Crystal M. Gossard, DCN, CNS, LDN, a board-certified and licensed nutritionist and education specialist for Life Extension.
What’s more, research noted improvements in skin elasticity after four to eight weeks of a once-daily regime.
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Gatorade is known to have extensive sports nutrition expertise. Their popular sports drinks have propelled many, from weekend warriors to world champions, with their fluid and electrolyte replacement beverages. Now, the sports nutrition brand has gummies specifically designed for recovery as well as immune support. Gatorade’s new gummies were designed specifically with active individuals in mind. So if you’re currently training for an athletic event—like a marathon or triathlon—this vitamin might be the pick-me-up you’ve been searching for.
With the expertise of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, sports nutrition researchers helped design the perfect formula for Gatorade Recovery and Gatorade Immune Support gummies. The Immune Support formula provides the combo of vitamin C, zinc, selenium, and vitamin D to help bolster your immune system. The recovery gummies have 480 milligrams of tart dry cherry and vitamin D. Made with organic fruit, a two-gummy serving provides 25 calories, 5 grams of sugar; a three-gummy serving has 23 calories, 4 grams sugar. Plus, these gummies are made with no HFCS and are NSF certified for sport.
These certified-organic, plant-based multivitamins from Llama Naturals are made from whole fruit and veggies including spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms. Llama Naturals have no added sugars and pack in 13 natural vitamins from fruits and vegetables like broccoli and oranges. The supplements provide 75–125% of the Daily Value of 13 essential nutrients. They’re nutrient-rich and they taste great!
A good option to ensure you get enough vitamin D is NatureMade D3 Gummies. A 2-gummy serving provides 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 with just 15 calories and 2 grams of added sugar. If you live in the northern half of the United States, chances are you won’t get enough UV-ray exposure on your skin to make sufficient vitamin D over the winter months. In fact, a 2011 study published in Nutrition Research found that 42% of U.S. adults were vitamin D-deficient. What’s more, very few foods are good sources of the nutrient.
However, vitamin D plays a role in healthy bones and teeth and emerging research suggests the nutrient may help prevent certain types of cancer, heart disease, and several autoimmune disorders, and vitamin D3 is one of the most essential nutrients for your overall health and to help reduce the risk for several chronic diseases. So, to make sure you get your daily dose of vitamin D3, NatureMade has you covered!
Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD
Julie Upton is an award-winning registered dietitian and communications specialist who has written thousands of articles for national media outlets, including The New York Times, US News & World Report, and USA Today. Read more about Julie
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