From apple cider vinegar to vitamin D, we test three gummy supplements to give you a health boost
GUMMY supplements have become a big health trend.
The market was valued at £5.9billion last year, a figure set to nearly double by 2031.
They are an easy way to deliver a wide range of active ingredients, such as vitamins and minerals, and are perfect if you don’t like swallowing pills.
Jane Atkinson tries some yummy gummies . . .
ASHWAGANDHA
THESE gummies from Nutriburst contain KSM-66, which is a specialised extract of ashwagandha.
This herb is commonly used in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India, which has been around for hundreds of years.
It is said to relieve stress and anxiety, sharpen focus and memory, lower blood sugar, increase muscle strength and support heart health.
The ideal dosage is between 125mg and 1,000mg per day.
Don’t take more as it can cause stomach upset, diarrhoea and vomiting.
These are great because they are not sickly sweet, they have a citrus-like taste.
There is no sugar in them, just sweeteners (which is the main ingredient, sadly) plus iodine and vitamin B5 for cognitive function.
£21.99 for 60 gummies, see nutriburstvitamins.com
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
YOU only need two Novomins apple cider vinegar gummies to get the equivalent of one shot – 1,000mg – and they taste a whole lot better than the liquid stuff.
They have just a hint of an apple cider vinegar flavour, but it is very subtle.
These gummies are massive right now thanks to TikTok, where posts promoting them have been watched millions of times.
The vinegar can stabilise blood sugar levels, aid metabolism, immunity and weight loss, and can help to reduce cholesterol and deal with acid reflux.
The Novomins gummies contain vitamins C, D, B6 and B12, and I love it that apple cider vinegar is the main ingredient.
There is some sugar in them, but it is a small amount.
£17.99 for 30, novomins.com
VITAMIN D
VITAMIN D is created by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
But during the colder months, we don’t get enough so a supplement is recommended.
Vitamin D is key for building and keeping strong bones.
It is especially helpful at reducing bone mineral loss in post-menopausal women.
A vitamin D deficiency can also suppress our ability to clear infections.
NaturesPlus Vitamin D3 gummies are a perfect solution.
These contain 25mcg of vitamin D3 and have a lovely berry flavour.
The downside is that they are full of sugar.
The main ingredient is glucose syrup and sugar.
£12.95 for 60, see naturesplus.co.uk