GummyTalk Forum

Hey everyone, I've been trying to get into better self-care routines (meditation, supplements, etc.) and picked up some beauty gummies for skin and hair. But I just looked at the label - 5g of added sugar per serving! That's like a mini candy bar. Aren't supplements supposed to be healthy? Feels like we're just candy-fying wellness. What's the point if I'm loading up on sugar while trying to be healthy? Anyone else bothered by this?

OMG YES! As a parent trying to keep my kids away from sugary junk, it drives me nuts seeing 'health' products loaded with sugar. I tried some collagen gummies last year and my 8-year-old thought they were candy - had to hide them! The convenience is nice, but at what cost? I've switched back to traditional capsules for my vitamins. Less tasty, but at least I know what I'm putting in my body. The supplement industry is getting sneaky with this stuff.

Interesting discussion! From a scientific perspective, the sugar serves multiple purposes: it improves palatability (increasing compliance), acts as a preservative, and provides structure. However, @QuantumQuincy715 raises valid concerns. 5g is significant - that's 20% of WHO's daily added sugar recommendation. Some companies use sugar alcohols or stevia instead. Have you checked if there are sugar-free alternatives? The bioavailability in gummy form can actually be good for certain nutrients, but the trade-offs are real.

@NatureNancy Thanks for the science breakdown! I didn't think about the compliance part - I definitely take them more consistently than pills I've tried. @MindfulMila824 I feel you on the kid thing! My niece tried to eat my whole bottle last visit lol. Maybe I'll look for stevia-sweetened options. But still... when did vitamins need to taste like candy? My grandma took plain old pills and lived to 94!

@NatureNancy Sugar alcohols give me digestive issues though! It's like we can't win. @QuantumQuincy715 Right?? It's this weird cultural thing where everything has to be 'fun' and tasty. Sometimes health isn't fun - it's just necessary. I do miss the convenience of gummies when traveling, but I'd rather chew a bland pill than feel like I'm undermining my health goals with hidden sugar. Maybe we need a 'purity over convenience' movement in supplements!