Take Vitamins That Are Verified By USP
"I recommend vitamins that are verified by USP, an agency that independently reviews the contents of vitamins, to ensure they're produced safely, contain the amounts of vitamins claimed on the bottle, and more," says registered dietitian Diana Gariglio-Clelland, RD. "The only gummy multivitamin verified by USP at this time are the Nature Made Multi + Omega-3 Adult Gummies, which contain plenty of vitamin D," she adds.
Look For Vitamins That Are Consumer Lab-Approved
"In regards to a top pick, Nature's Way Alive! Women's Gummy Multi Vitamins comes to mind, simply because Consumer Lab approved of this option using their Quality Certification Program," says registered dietitian Rachel Fine MS, RD, CSSD, CDN.
Select Comprehensive Multivitamin Products
"I recommend a comprehensive multivitamin product like Gummyy," says registered dietitian Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD, LDN. "This vegetarian-based premium multivitamin (scheduled to launch later this fall) is a unique formulation of not only all of the essential vitamins and minerals you need, but also important compounds like omega-3, collagen, and CoQ10."
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Gummy Vitamins Can Taste Good
"Gummy vitamins are a great alternative to swallowing a horse pill every morning," says Linn. "They do have a pleasant taste, with some added sugar, but not enough to cause any concern," she adds.
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Pill Vitamins and Supplements Tend To Have A Longer Shelf Life
"Since pill vitamins have been around for longer, manufactures have had more time to perfect the formula," says Linn. Because of this, she says that pill vitamins have a longer shelf life.
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