Infusing lollipops with vitamins may help the medicine go down for both children and adults. Vitamin lollipop varieties abound, with some offering single vitamins and others with multivitamins. But doctors have some caveats about children consuming the pops, from vitamin overdosing to choking concerns.
Multivitamin
Some lollipops contain a variety of vitamins. For example, two Nutri-Pops provide 20 percent the daily requirement of vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, C, D, E and K for those ages 4 and up. They also contain biotin and niacin. Two pops have 47 calories. KidsPops provide similar does of vitamins, along with minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc. They are available in bubble gum, grape, cherry, green apple, watermelon and lemon-lime flavors.
Vitamin C
A few brands of vitamin lollipops include just vitamin C. YummyEarth lollipops are certified organic and vegan. They are 70 calories, providing 100 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C for children and 75 percent for adults. Made with fruit extracts, they include watermelon, blueberry grape, sour apple, pomegranate, strawberry and cherry flavors. Another brand, Little Remedies Soothing Throat Safe T Pops, contain both vitamin C and zinc in cherry, watermelon, orange and grape flavors.
B Vitamins
The brand revitalPOP includes vitamin B-12, which helps with nerve function, DNA replication, vision and protection against infections. It is available in assorted fruit flavors. The lollipop B-Natal contains vitamin B-6, which some obstetricians recommend as a remedy for morning sickness. The lollipops are cherry flavored.
Health Warnings
While they may taste good, vitamin lollipops have a number of drawbacks -- especially for children. They might mix up vitamin lollipops with other sweet treats and consume more than the recommended daily requirement of certain vitamins. Doctors and dentists call for limiting sugary treats, recommending that people get nutrients from fruits, vegetables and other foods instead. In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children not be given hard candy, such as lollipops, until they are at least 4 to minimize choking hazards. Lollipops with rigid sticks can also pose a danger if a child falls while eating one.
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