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Just picked up some elderberry gummies for immune support, but the label shocked me - 5g of added sugar per serving! Are we really just eating candy and calling it supplements now? I get the convenience, but this feels like the 'candy-fication' of wellness. What happened to pure extracts or capsules without all the junk?

Totally feel you, Vince! As someone who's always on the move (currently typing this from a Bali co-working space), gummies are a lifesaver for travel - no liquids, no powders. But yeah, the sugar is a bummer. I've found a few brands with stevia or monk fruit sweeteners. Still, makes me wonder if we're sacrificing purity for portability. Anyone found a good low-sugar option that actually works?

Honestly, if it doesn't taste good, I won't take it consistently! I tried elderberry capsules once and they made me gag. The gummies actually get me to take my supplements daily. Sure, there's some sugar, but it's way less than the soda I used to drink. Sometimes you gotta meet people where they are - if a tasty gummy gets folks taking their vitamins, isn't that a win?

Mike, I get the compliance argument, but we're talking about supplements meant to support health. Adding sugar (which can suppress immune function) to an immune supplement seems counterproductive! Nancy - those alternative sweeteners aren't much better metabolically. Maybe we need pressure on companies to make better formulas instead of accepting candy-fied versions.

Both good points! Maybe there's a middle ground? Like gummies with minimal sweeteners that still taste okay? Or what about making your own? I saw a recipe for elderberry syrup you could mix into plain gelatin gummies. More work, but you control everything. Though when I'm hopping between time zones, DIY isn't always realistic...