YummyGums
Browse vitamin gummies from YummyGums: multivitamins, vitamin D3, biotin for hair and magnesium. All vegan, pectin-based and sugar-free. Below we explain how the doses compare and who each gummy suits.Read more →
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What sets these vegan vitamin gummies apart
Gummies instead of tablets, and what that changes
YummyGums makes chewable supplements: vitamins and minerals set into a fruit jelly instead of a tablet or capsule. The brand started in the Netherlands in 2017 and has its gummies produced and packed in Germany. It is one of the brands we stock for people who simply do not get on with tablets. That is the honest case for a gummy. It is not a stronger form and it is not better absorbed by definition, but it is a form many people keep up with day after day.
Two details matter more than the flavour. The gel base is pectin, the fibre from fruit peel, so there is no gelatine and the range fits a vegan diet. The sweetness comes from stevia and maltitol instead of sugar. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol: a sweetener the gut takes up slowly. Eat a lot of it and it can loosen the bowels, which is why every label asks you to stay within the stated daily dose. At one or two gummies a day most people notice nothing, but if your stomach reacts to sweeteners in chewing gum or sugar-free sweets, start with a single gummy.
One goal per gummy
The range is split by goal instead of one crowded formula. Multi+ carries thirteen vitamins and minerals for daily basics, and sits alongside the other multivitamins we carry. Mummy is dosed for pregnancy planning, with folic acid and 10 mcg of vitamin D3. Hair leans on biotin and selenium. Magnesium and Sleep are made for the evening routine, and Omega-3 uses algae oil, so it works without a fish taste.
One practical limit: a gummy holds less material than a capsule. High single doses, for example 1,000 mg of vitamin C or 400 mg of magnesium, are hard to fit into a chewable. If you need that, a capsule or powder is the better tool.
Why we stock YummyGums
We look at three things before a brand goes on our shelves: the form of each ingredient, the dose, and whether the combination makes sense. YummyGums scores on all three for one specific job, a daily routine you will not abandon. The doses stay close to reference intakes rather than pushing megadoses, the base is pectin, and production runs under IFS and GMP food safety certification in Germany. We buy directly from the brand, so what you receive is authentic, and our compliance team checks every label before it goes live. You can read how we select our brands.
What to expect, and when
Nutrient gummies work quietly. With vitamin D or B12 you feel nothing on day one, and you should not: the point is topping up an intake, not a sensation. For hair and nails the brand's own advice is to give it three months, because nails grow roughly three millimetres a month and hair about a centimetre. That is a fair timeline, not a hedge. Sleep and Magnesium sit in a different place: magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, and that is the approved claim, no more. If a chewable is what keeps you consistent, browse the wider range of chewable gummies we carry as well.
Frequently asked questions
What is YummyGums?
YummyGums is a Dutch supplement brand that puts vitamins, minerals and plant extracts into chewable fruit gummies instead of tablets or capsules. The first products appeared in 2017, and the gummies are made and packed in Germany. The range covers everyday basics such as a multivitamin and vitamin D3, plus more targeted options for hair, sleep, magnesium and pregnancy planning. Every gummy uses a pectin base, so there is no gelatine.
Are YummyGums vegan and really sugar-free?
Yes to both. The chewy texture comes from pectin, the fibre in fruit and vegetable peel, rather than animal gelatine. Instead of sugar the gummies are sweetened with stevia and maltitol. Colour and flavour come from fruit and vegetable sources such as carrot and blackcurrant juice concentrate, so there are no artificial colours or flavours. The range is also free from gluten and lactose and carries halal certification. Check each label, since formulas differ per product.
How many gummies do I take, and when?
Most products are one or two gummies a day; the Kids gummy is one, and Multi+, Mummy and Hair are two. You do not need water or a meal, which is exactly why people stick with them. Timing is flexible, so pick a moment you will remember. One nuance: vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble, so taking them alongside a meal with some fat helps absorption. Never exceed the stated daily dose.
Which YummyGums product fits my goal?
Start with what you actually want to cover. Multi+ is the broad daily base; the others are single-purpose formulas you can add to it.
| Product | Main ingredients | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Multi+ | 13 vitamins and minerals | Daily basic cover |
| Kids | B12, C, D3, zinc | Ages 3 to 12 |
| Hair | Biotin, selenium | Hair, skin and nails |
| Mummy | Folic acid, vitamin D3 | Pregnancy planning |
| Magnesium | Magnesium | Normal muscle function |
| Omega-3 | DHA from algae oil | Plant-based omega-3 |
Do gummies work as well as tablets or capsules?
For nutrients dosed near reference intakes, a gummy does the same job as a tablet, and it wins on one thing that matters: you keep taking it. The honest limit is space. A gummy is mostly gel and sweetener, so it cannot hold 1,000 mg of vitamin C or a full magnesium dose. Some ingredients also dislike the heat used in production. For high single doses, choose a capsule or powder.
Can children take YummyGums?
The Kids gummy is formulated for ages 3 to 12 at one gummy a day, and Multi+ is intended from age 12. Because gummies taste like sweets, store them out of reach and treat the daily dose as fixed. For context, these are the official UK reference amounts for vitamin D.
| Group | Daily amount | Do not exceed |
|---|---|---|
| Under 12 months | 8.5 to 10 mcg (340 to 400 IU) | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) |
| 1 to 10 years | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 50 mcg (2,000 IU) |
| 11 years and over | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 100 mcg (4,000 IU) |
Can I use YummyGums during pregnancy?
Mummy is the product dosed for that stage: it provides 400 mcg folic acid and 10 mcg vitamin D3 per daily serving, which matches UK guidance for women trying to conceive and in early pregnancy. Multi+ is a different story, because it contains vitamin A, and UK advice is to avoid supplements with retinol during pregnancy. The brand advises switching before you conceive. Compare the options in our supplements for pregnancy and check with your midwife.
Can maltitol or stevia upset my stomach?
It can, in larger amounts. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol made from maltose, with roughly 75 to 90 percent of the sweetness of sugar. The gut absorbs it slowly, so a big intake can cause wind, bloating or a laxative effect. That is why the labels warn against exceeding the daily dose. At one or two gummies most people have no trouble. If polyols in sugar-free gum bother you, begin with one gummy and build up.
How long before I notice anything from a vitamin gummy?
It depends on what you are taking and why. Vitamin D and B12 fill a gap in your intake rather than produce a feeling, so expect nothing dramatic; a blood level takes weeks to shift. For hair, skin and nails, the biology sets the pace: nails grow around three millimetres a month, so the first change shows in nail strength after about a month, and hair needs a full three months of daily use before you can judge it fairly.
