

The changes are being implemented early next year. Our Quality Team is currently working on a solution to make the bottles easier to open, while still being child-resistant. If you believe your gummies melted at the store you've purchased your gummies at, or during the delivery process, please contact us.īeautiful, high-quality packaging is one of our top priorities so we are sorry to hear that we have let you down. Please store your gummies in a cool place below 27 degrees Celsius / 80 degrees Fahrenheit. “There are plenty of brands out there that offer gummy vitamins including vitafusion which is the #1 adult gummy vitamin brand, Nature Made, and OLLY, to name a few.Unfortunately, gummies melt when exposed to temperatures over 27 degrees Celsius / 80 degrees Fahrenheit. No one enjoys taking pills, so Arsenault recommends gummy forms of vitamin D, since these are tastier to take and like an indulgent treat while meeting your nutritional needs. “Also, I would opt for vitamin D in the form of D3 (cholecalciferol) which is more readily available to the body compared to D2 (ergocalciferol).”īefore purchasing a new supplement, Gans suggests getting your vitamin D levels checked and then discussing with your primary care physician or registered dietitian nutritionist a recommended dose.

Overall, you should choose a brand that has a 3rd-party certification to ensure that what the ingredient label says on the package is what is one-hundred percent inside the vitamin, suggests Gans. People who consume a plant-based diet, since most sources of vitamin D are from animal-based foods.People with medical conditions or undergone surgery that may affect fat absorption, since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.

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People with dark skin, since increased melanin levels in the skin reduce natural production of vitamin D3.People who live in cold regions, experience prolonged winter months, or have limited sunlight exposure where they aren’t outdoors enough to soak in vitamin D3.

However, people who would benefit the most from vitamin D supplements include: Who should take vitamin D supplements?Īnyone can take a vitamin D supplement for its immunity and other health benefits, says Arsenault. With that being said, since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, your body absorbs it better when you take your pill with a meal containing some fat-whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, says Gans. Arsenault typically recommends clients take it first thing in the morning or right before going to bed so that they don’t forget to take it-”consistency is key when supplementing.” In other words, there is no best time, and you can take it at any time of day that works best for your routine. The best time to take any vitamin is the time when you will remember, says Gans. If you are 70 years and older, your daily dose should be closer to 800 IU, notes Gans. “Note that your individual needs may be higher or lower depending on your lifestyle and diet.”
