Description
Jamieson’s vitamin C gummy is aimed at families: it is gelatin-free, flavoured with tangy orange and suitable from age 3, younger than the brand’s chewables.
What the label says
- Family friendly for ages 3 and up, according to the brand.
- Supports immune health, collagen production and plant-iron absorption.
- Helps develop and maintain bones and teeth.
- Tangy orange flavour, presented as an alternative to pills.
- Non-GMO, gelatin-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
How it compares
At 250 mg per gummy it is half the strength of the Jamieson chewable, which fits smaller children. Gummies generally cost more per milligram than tablets. The Vitafusion Power C is another gummy option for adults. The NPN is printed on the Jamieson label.
Gummies tend to carry less vitamin C per piece than tablets because the gummy base takes up most of the weight. That makes them easy to dose gently, but it also means added sugar or sweeteners. Read the panel and brush teeth as usual, since gummies stick to enamel.
Who it may suit
Young children who are not ready for chewable tablets, and adults who just like gummies, are the target. Gelatin-free also makes it workable for vegetarians.
Tips for taking vitamin C
For children, follow the age directions on the label and keep the bottle out of reach, because chewables and gummies can look like candy. Upper limits are lower for kids: about 400 mg a day at ages 1 to 3, 650 mg at 4 to 8 and 1,200 mg at 9 to 13, according to Health Canada and the NIH; adults should stay under 2,000 mg. Taking it after a meal helps a sensitive stomach, and a pharmacist can advise if your child has kidney problems or takes medication.
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