A vitamin C gummy is a type of chewable vitamin that is often given to kids, or even taken by adults who have trouble swallowing pills. The obvious pro of this method of taking a vitamin is that there is no need to swallow a pill, which can be difficult or impossible for some people. The main con of a vitamin C gummy is that kids may begin to view the vitamins as candy, which could lead to them taking too many vitamins, leading to a potential vitamin C overdose. Another negative is that gummy vitamins tend to be sold in slightly smaller, more expensive packages than regular vitamins in pill form.
A number of different flavors, particularly fruit and citrus are available choices for a vitamin C gummy. This makes them more pleasant and palatable to chew. For kids, they might also come in different shapes, such as cartoon characters for example. Children who are resistant to taking their vitamins are often more receptive to taking a gummy vitamin, because it becomes more fun. As with any other vitamin, the pre-measured dose in a vitamin C gummy has been determined to be safe when taken as directed, making it easy to get one's recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
The downsides of a vitamin C gummy are directly related to the positives. First, to add the pleasant fruit flavor or bright colors, vitamin C gummies often include a certain amount of sugar and dyes that some parents may not want to give to their children. In addition, it is very important to keep the vitamin C gummy bottle out of the reach of children at all times, because kids may not realize that they are not candy to be eaten freely. If kids get hold of the bottle, they may eat a number of the vitamins, which could be potentially dangerous.
Technically, a vitamin C overdose is not possible, because the body does not store the nutrient. However, taking too much vitamin C at once can cause extremely unpleasant side effects, particularly in children. These include vomiting and diarrhea, as well as increased urination, all of which can lead to dehydration. This is very dangerous and can be fatal, so it is important to monitor these symptoms carefully and receive emergency treatment if necessary. Overall, gummy vitamins are a good option for kids if no other option is available, but it is necessary to monitor them closely.
