Since I found out I was deficient in two different vitamins, I now take Vitamin D and Folic Acid pills. So when I received a free bottle of Vitamin D gummies in one of the Daily Goodie Boxes, I was pretty happy about it. Then I also received a free bottle of Hair, Skin and Nails gummies and Vitamin C gummies.
I wondered if the Vitamin levels in these gummies were the same or as good as they are in the pill form so I stopped taking the pill form of the Vitamin D and only took the gummies for 2 months because I knew I had a doctors appointment and blood tests coming up at the end of the two months that would check my Vitamin D levels.
At the beginning of this month I had my blood tests done and my vitamin D level came back perfect, just as it was when I was taking the pill form. So this tells me that it doesn't matter which form you take if you need it, because both work just as well as the other. I might start taking both the folic acid and the vitamin D in gummi form from now on since they are a lot easier to take.
All 3 of the gummies that I was taking had a good taste and I've tried a few gummi vitamins that didn't have a good taste so this was a plus for me this time. I can see the gummi version being better for people who have a hard time swallowing pills too. My mom had throat cancer and radiation which shrunk her throat and made it hard for her to swallow so she used a pill splitter to cut her pills in half or more so she could swallow them. A gummi would have been a lot easier for her to swallow.
After taking the Hair, Skin & Nail gummies, I found my skin less dry and softer which was nice. it didn't really do much for my nails and I didn't see any difference in my hair.
After taking the Hair, Skin & Nail gummies, I found my skin less dry and softer which was nice. it didn't really do much for my nails and I didn't see any difference in my hair.
So if you've ever wondered if the gummi vitamins were worth it or as good as the pill form, I can say they are.
Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that the gummis work for you.
Thanks, me too.
DeleteThat is great that the gummies are as effective as the pills. I struggled with the pill supplements I was taking.
ReplyDeleteI take 14 pills a day so it's nice to be able to replace a couple.
DeleteI really need to check and see what and if I’m diffident in anything. I’m sure it’s something. I’m so happy the dummies work for you. I might try them as well.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Mary
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Mary
The gummies are good tasting too. Easy to take.
DeleteGreat that you proved they are as effective as pills. I know some gummies that aren't.
ReplyDeleteThat was the only thing I was worried about.
DeleteI've never tried gummie vitamins, but I might now. Good to hear the ones you got worked great.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I hope they work for you too.
DeleteI got a bottle of Nature Made gummies for free one time and I couldn't believe how good they tasted! I have trouble swallowing big pills, so I'm glad gummies are out there for adults now.
ReplyDeleteSome of them taste really good. The vitamin C ones sure did.
DeleteI confess that I never tried somethinf like that
ReplyDeleteMuch easier than taking a pill.
DeleteHey, that's terrific, especially if the gummies make the tongue happy!
ReplyDeleteThey sure do. They have a great taste.
Deletegood to know, but do they taste like medicine? I've seen gummy vitamins but I'd rather swallow a pill then chew something disgusting
ReplyDeleteNo, they taste really good. They taste like candy actually. At least these did.
DeleteThe gummi ones do sound interesting
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty good.
DeleteGood to know. I need to remember to be much better about taking my Vitamin D especially in the winter.
ReplyDeleteI put all my pills in a pill organizer and have it on my desk.
DeleteI've always wanted to try the gummies but also wondered about the quality. That's great that you had the blood test to prove it. I might give it a try now.
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
I hope you find one that works for you.
DeleteThat is really good information to know. My daughter takes the gummies and I've always wondered if they were as effective as the pills.
ReplyDeleteThe ones I took seem to be as effective as the pills.
DeleteInteresting. I was speaking to the CEO of a company and he was telling me how he swore by his gummie vitamins..and all I could picture was teddy bear gummies. While I am not a fan of gummies in general, it might be nicer than swallowing some of those horse pills.
ReplyDeleteExactly and they taste good which is a real plus.
DeleteI never heard of the gummies before. I just started taking Vitamin D last month because my levels were down. We have to have a prescription for the vitamin.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I have to take Vitamin D for the same reason but we can get all the vitamins in the grocery stores, drug stores and vitamin shops without a prescription. I guess we do it differently over here.
DeleteWe have been remiss in taking vitamins. I pulled the gummies out and now have them visible.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this.
Oh good. Glad it helped as a reminder.
DeleteEverything is a gummy now.
ReplyDeleteIt is. At least they taste good.
DeleteI need to find if I'm lacking in calicum and vitamin D since milk products doesn't agree with me.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Yeah it's easy enough to find out.
DeleteI wouldn't mind a gummy but not as easy to find vegan ones. Ah well :) Glad they worked for ya!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, that would probably be a difficult thing to find.
DeleteI've never tried the gummies, but I'm glad to know that they seem to work just as well. Right now, I have no problem with pills, which is good, because I take a lot of them. Between the 3 prescriptions and the 3 vitamins. Some are kinda large.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I take a lot of pills too. I wish I could get some of these prescriptions in gummy form. lol
DeleteI love gummy vitamins. I was taking the gummy form of prenatal vitamins for the first half of my pregnancy because they didn't make me feel as sick as swallowing a big pill, but I recently switched to pill form because the gummies don't contain iron. I think when I run out of my current Vitamin D pills I will switch to gummies for them.
ReplyDeleteI think if they'd had the gummy form when I was pregnant 26 years ago, I would have taken those too.
DeleteThat's good to know both worked well to keep your vitamin d up. I also eat extra vitamin d sometimes as I don't get out as much. We have these lemon tasting ones that melt in your mouth. I have a hard time swallowing pills, so I like ones that I can eat or dissolve instead.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the gummies. I would rather chew the pills rather than swallowing pills if I can.
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