Everything You Need to Know About Gummy Vitamins, According to the Experts

Let's be real: Swallowing big, chalky pills is never ideal... which is why we're pretty thankful for the advent of gummy vitamins (especially since they're often so tasty).

But while there are definitely tons of gummy vitamins to choose from, registered dietitian Brittany Linn, RD, CDN says it's very important to choose your products with caution: "Gummy vitamins are not regulated by the FDA, so it's important to make sure you are getting most (if not all) of your nutrients through the foods you eat," she explains. So while vitamins are a great form of insurance, she points out that you can't count on them to supply your body with everything it needs to run properly.

We spoke more to Linn (and other dietitians) about all the gummy product recommendations worth investing in, should you need the vitamin boost. So, from helpful product picks, to a few surprising disadvantages, below are nine things you'll definitely want to keep in mind re: gummy vitamins.

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