If you eat plant-based, there are a few nutrients you keep an extra eye on. Vitamin B12 is not found in plant-based food, vitamin D3 is hard to produce yourself during a Dutch winter, and iodine normally comes from animal products and iodised salt. This gummy bundles exactly those nutrients into one daily dose. Vegums is a British brand founded by two vegan pharmacists, and the gummies are plant-based, plastic-free packaged and sweetened with real strawberries rather than with all sorts of extras.
What is in it and what does it do?
Per gummy:
- Vitamin B12 (10 mcg, 400% RI): contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, normal formation of red blood cells and the reduction of tiredness
- Vitamin D3 (7.5 mcg, 150% RI): contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin B6 (1 mg, 70% RI): contributes to a normal energy-yielding metabolism and normal psychological function
- Folic acid (100 mcg, 50% RI): contributes to normal blood formation and plays a role in the process of cell division
- Iodine (75 mcg, 50% RI): contributes to the normal function of the thyroid and to normal cognitive function
- Selenium (30 mcg, 50% RI): contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the protection of cells from oxidative stress
These are the EU-approved claims for these nutrients.
Quality and composition
The gummies are made from 100% natural ingredients, with the sweetness of real strawberries and unrefined beet sugar. The vitamins come in well-absorbable forms: B12 as methylcobalamin, D3 as cholecalciferol from lichen (plant-based), folic acid as the identical molecular form, and selenium as sodium selenate. All Vegums products are vegan certified by The Vegan Society and free from gluten and palm oil.
How do you use it?
- Children aged 3 to 12: 1 gummy per day
- Children from 12 years and adults: 2 gummies per day
You can chew the gummies calmly or let them dissolve in your mouth, preferably during or after a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Tapioca syrup, glucose syrup, cane sugar, water, gelling agent (pectin), acidity regulator (citric acid), acidity regulator (tripotassium citrate), vitamin and mineral premix (vitamin D3, carrier maltodextrin, sodium selenate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, potassium iodide, folic acid), natural flavourings, strawberry juice concentrate, colouring (black carrot concentrate), glazing agent (carnauba wax).
Storage and points of attention
Store in a dry place at room temperature, out of reach of young children. Not suitable for children under 3 years. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting a new supplement.
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