Plain talk about supplement labels

Immune support supplements: how to read the label and the claims

Supplement marketing loves the phrase 'immune support.' This page explains how to read those labels and what a gummy can and cannot do.

Immune support supplements: Punchies protein gummies with vitamin D and vitamin C in every serving

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Immune support supplements: the short version

No supplement prevents or treats illness, and this site does not claim otherwise. Kids stay well through sleep, handwashing, vaccines on your pediatrician's schedule, and a varied diet.

What a label can tell you is what is inside. Punchies are protein gummies that include vitamin C and vitamin D; per serving the panel lists 30mg of vitamin C and 200IU of vitamin D, along with 5g of protein. Full label: kids protein gummies by Punchies.

Ingredients first

Read the list, not the front of the bag.

No disease claims here

Nothing on this site says a gummy prevents or treats illness.

Ask your pediatrician

Before adding any supplement, check in with your child's doctor.

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What a serving contains

Per 5-gummy serving: 5g protein, 30mg vitamin C, 200IU vitamin D, 34 calories, under 4g of sugar. Contains milk.

What the Punchies label says

Source: the product label and store page, Punchies.

What this site will not say

It will not say a gummy prevents, treats or cures illness, or that any product strengthens a child's immune system. If a label does, ask what evidence backs the claim and take your question to your pediatrician.

Questions parents ask

Do Punchies boost immunity?

This site makes no immunity claim. Punchies contain vitamins C and D, which are on the label. For health questions, ask your pediatrician.

Which flavors are available?

Strawberry, orange, cherry and green apple, with blue raspberry shown as a limited flavor. Availability can change, so check the store page.

How many gummies make a serving?

A serving is 5 gummies, which the label lists at 5g of protein and 34 calories.

What allergens should I know about?

Punchies contain milk, because whey is a milk protein. The label lists them as nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free and corn-free.

More answers are on the store page: punchiesprotein.com.

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Details, flavors and packs: check the details.

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