Apple Cider Vinegar 1000 mg Gummies (Raspberry Pomegranate)

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

High glycemic index similar to glucose syrup. Adds significant sugars and calories — often the primary ingredient by weight in gummy supplements. 'Organic' labeling does not change the glycemic impact.

A starch hydrolysate from tapioca used as a carrier and flow agent

Juice or juice concentrate used primarily for natural color and flavor in gummies

Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

Calcium and phosphorus compound used as binder