Try an Alternative Way to Take Vitamins and Supplements with Gummies and More

It's easy to include vitamins and dietary supplements in your daily routine, even if you find softgels or capsules difficult to swallow, or you're looking for a more pleasant taste. Dietary supplements can help bridge nutrient gaps, and finding your preferred way to supplement can be an important step for supporting daily wellness.^†

Most of us are probably aware that our daily diets don’t always give us the nutrients our bodies need. Many Americans are not consuming enough vitamins and minerals in their daily diet to meet the estimated average requirement (EAR) for many essential nutrients, especially for Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Magnesium, among others.^[1]

Vitamin supplements have long been an option to provide nutritional support to complement a balanced diet. Some dietary supplements may help support other aspects of our lives, like stress relief and occasional sleep support.^†

In recent years, different supplement forms, besides your traditional pill, tablet, or softgel, have become more widely available. These other forms add variety, taste, and convenience to your supplement routine. Popular options include vitamin gummies, chewable vitamins, and dissolvable vitamins, which are convenient forms preferred by those looking for an alternative to the traditional capsule or tablet. We’ll highlight a few below:

Vitamin Gummies

Gummies are tasty way to fill nutrient gaps from your diet, and they’re not just for kids! Gummy vitamins for adults have been increasing in popularity, and you can now get many of your favorite supplements in gummy form.^†

Nature Made has a wide portfolio of adult gummy supplements in a variety of delicious fruit flavors, including Vitamin C gummies, Vitamin D gummies, Melatonin gummies, Calcium Gummies, Zero Sugar^▲ Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies, daily Multivitamin Gummies (including Advanced Multis specially formulated for Men and Women, and Kids First® Multivitamin + Omega-3s) as well as Prenatal Gummies formulated to support pregnant and lactating women. It's essential to always follow the suggested use when taking gummy supplements, in order to get the proper dosage.^†

Fast-Dissolve Tablets

Instead of a tablet that you swallow, fast-dissolve tablets are designed to dissolve before swallowing. These tablets are usually fruit flavored, making it a more pleasant experience to take your vitamins and supplements.

Nature Made offers Melatonin 10 mg Fast-Dissolve Tablets for occasional sleep support in a mixed berry flavor with other natural flavors, Vitamin B12 Fast-Dissolve Tablets in a cherry natural and artificial flavor, and Vitamin D3 Fast-Dissolve Tablets in a mixed berry flavor with other natural flavors. As with any dietary supplement, be sure to follow the directions on the label and consult with your primary care provider before adding a supplement to your daily routine.^†

Mini Softgels

Mini softgels, like our Omega-3^†† from Fish Oil Minis, are an easy way get key nutrients like the heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in fish oil. Available in sizes smaller than the original-sized softgel, mini softgels are an easier to swallow alternative^■ to traditional softgels.^†

Chewables

Chewable tablets, often called chewable vitamins or “chewables,” dissolve in your mouth as you chew and are usually fruit flavored. This supplement form is ideal for those who prefer not to swallow tablets or softgels. Nature Made offers adult Vitamin C Chewables, along with L-Theanine Chewables for stress relief and Digestive Enzymes 5-in-1 Blend Chewable Tablets to support daily digestive health with 5 enzymes to break down certain carbs, fats, protein, dairy and fiber.^†

Drink Mixes

Why chew when you can sip? Drink mix packs and powders have become a popular way to consume certain nutrients, with options like SuperGreens with Prebiotic Fiber Powder Drink Mix: each serving is made with one cup of green vegetables and provides a good source of prebiotic fiber to support digestive health.^†

Nature Made offers a variety of supplement blends, including Zero Sugar^▲ EnergyWell Drink Mix, which provides clinically studied caffiene to quickly increase your energy, and 14 nutrients to help support cellular energy and everyday wellness, including electrolytes potassium and sodium to support hydration.^†

An electrolyte drink mix is a convenient option for hydration support because it’s designed to dissolve in water and be sipped. Powdered drink mixes are typically mixed into a 4-6 oz glass of water and enjoyed like a normal beverage.

There are many ways to take your vitamins and supplements! People with a variety of preferences and abilities can find what works for them and help fill nutrient gaps to meet their daily nutritional needs. Explore our supplements in all shapes and sizes to discover the one that works best for you. As always, be sure to consult with your healthcare provider before incorporating dietary supplements into your routine.^†

†† As ethyl esters

■ Easier to swallow compared to original Nature Made Mini Omega-3^†† softgel.

▲ Not a low calorie food.

References:

1. Reider CA, Chung RY, Devarshi PP, Grant RW, Hazels Mitmesser S. Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in US Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANES. Nutrients. 2020;12(6):1735. Published 2020 Jun 10. doi:10.3390/nu12061735.