B12 gummies are basically candy now and I can't be the only one bothered??
Okay so I just picked up a new bottle of B12 gummies and checked the label... 3 grams of sugar per gummy. THREE. And the serving size is TWO gummies. That's 6g of sugar just to get my B12. Might as well eat a handful of Skittles and call it a day. When did supplements turn into dessert? I'm trying to be healthy, not spike my blood sugar. Anyone else feel like the 'candy-fication' is getting out of hand? Or am I just being dramatic lol.
Yo OP, I get the frustration but you gotta look at the bigger picture. For most people, the convenience of a gummy means they'll actually take it daily. Compliance > purity. If a little sugar gets someone to stay consistent with their B12, that's a win. Plus, B12 deficiency is no joke—neurological damage, fatigue, etc. I'd rather see someone eat a sugary gummy than skip it entirely. That said, if you're really anti-sugar, just switch to sublingual drops or capsules. Way more efficient and zero sugar. But don't knock the gummy life for those who need it.
As a parent of a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old, I literally do not have the bandwidth to fight with pills. The gummies are the only reason my kids take their vitamins without a meltdown. Yeah, they've got sugar, but it's like 2g per gummy and they only take one. I'll take that trade-off. When they're older I'll switch to capsules. For now, survival mode. OP, maybe just buy a brand with less sugar? There are some with 1g or even sugar-free ones. But honestly, the candy factor is what makes it work for us.
Fair points, both. I guess I'm coming from a place where I'm trying to cut sugar overall, so it annoys me that it's sneaking into my supplements. But yeah, I see the compliance angle. Vince, you mentioned sublingual drops—any brand recs? I might give those a shot. Quinn, hang in there, I remember those days. Maybe I'll just look for a low-sugar gummy for now. Still think the industry is overdoing it though.
For sublingual, I use Jarrow Formulas methylcobalamin. It's a tiny lozenge, dissolves under your tongue, no sugar, and absorbs well. Or if you want liquid, Garden of Life has a spray. Just make sure it's methylcobalamin or hydroxocobalamin, not cyanocobalamin—better bioavailability. But hey, if you go gummy, just check the label for 'tapioca syrup' or 'cane sugar' and aim for <2g per serving. It's doable. And yeah, the industry definitely banks on the candy appeal, especially for kids. It's a trade-off.