Do gummies supplements actually work?

Australians are turning to gummy supplements for everything from healthy skin to a good night's sleep, but do they actually work?

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Posted on social media as a daily dose. I'll show
you guy something that I've been taking every single night.
The chewabull craze is booming.

Speaker 2 (00:12):
We have seen an explosion of these gummy vitamins and
minerals on the shelves.

Speaker 1 (00:19):
The big question for Australians do they really work. One
of the fastest growing categories in the world is medicinal
cannabis gummies for chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia. Studies suggesting
taking CBD will provide symptom relief without a so called high, and.

Speaker 3 (00:36):
There's very good evidence to show that it might be
beneficial in those cases.

Speaker 1 (00:40):
A wide range of products are just to click away
online to purchase them Legally in Australia, doctors must prescribe
the medicinal cannabis products. Vitamin gummies can be purchased from
any chemist. On weight loss chewabulls, there are mixed results.

Speaker 3 (00:56):
So government has only checked them for safety and the
company has not had to prove it they actually work.

Speaker 1 (01:01):
Look out for language like boosts, helps or assists, as
there's little evidence to support the claims on the label.
Remember there's no substitute for a healthy diet, but in
some cases supplements can help with vitamin deficiencies. That's when
medical advice comes in.

Speaker 3 (01:19):
An important thing to consider when you're thinking about taking
vitamins is that whether you actually need them or not.

Speaker 1 (01:25):
Angelique Op. Seven US