Constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur. These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This daily multivitamin is specially formulated for women and contains Vitamins A, B12, B6, C, D, E, Folic Acid, Biotin*, Iodine, Zinc, and Calcium. Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that play a critical role in overall good health.

This medication is a multivitamin product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.

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Sugar alcohols, which are natural sugar substitutes that come from fruits and berries, are commonly found in vitamin gummies and may cause digestive issues like nausea, bloating, and diarrhea. Gummy vitamins are often loaded with artificial food dyes, fillers, and other things to give them an appealing texture.

"Taking a reputable multivitamin every day is unlikely to harm you," says Dr. Okunnu. She stresses, though, that they shouldn't be viewed as a pass to eating poorly - since a healthy diet comes with numerous other benefits, including satiety and meeting your daily fiber intake.

Gummy vitamins are easy to take and come in a variety of colors and fruity flavors. While unnecessary for most people, gummy vitamins can aid certain populations, such as vegans and older adults. However, they may contain fewer nutrients than other multivitamins and are often packed with sugars and other additives.

The short answer to whether or not any of these gummy products are effective is yes and no! While gummy vitamins do “work,” they are nowhere near the potency of traditional vitamins. The same goes for gummy versions of melatonin, ashwagandha, and collagen.

While gummy vitamins do “work,” they are nowhere near the potency of traditional vitamins. The same goes for gummy versions of melatonin, ashwagandha, and collagen.

Gummy vitamins have many downsides, compared with traditional supplements. The dosage of gummy vitamins can be unreliable. Also, chances are that by the time you eat your gummy, its vitamin content will have degraded. The better option is to take traditional pills and tablets.

One A Day (sometimes referred to as One-A-Day) is a product family of multivitamins produced by the Bayer corporation.

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