Walmart's big wellness push - anyone try their fiber gummies?
Hey all, saw this article today: "New Year, New You: Walmart Launches Better Care Services and Rolls Back Prices on 1,000+ Wellness Essentials". Basically Walmart is expanding its health services and slashing prices on a ton of wellness stuff, including supplements. I'm curious if anyone has tried their fiber gummies? I'm looking to up my fiber intake but hate powders. Thoughts?
I'm all for affordable options, but be careful with gummy supplements. Most are loaded with sugar and lack the fiber you actually need. Check the label - if it's got more than 2g of sugar per serving, it's basically candy. Walmart's house brand might be cheap, but I'd rather spend a bit more on a sugar-free fiber supplement that actually works. Just my two cents.
I actually picked up a bottle of Walmart's fiber gummies last week! They're not bad, taste like berries. But I will say, they didn't do much for my digestion compared to psyllium husk. Maybe I need to take more? The price was great though - like $8 for 90 gummies. For a yoga instructor on a budget, I'm all for it. Just don't expect miracles.
Interesting discussion. I did a quick search and found that Walmart's fiber gummies contain 3g of fiber per serving (2 gummies) and 2g of added sugar. The daily recommended fiber intake is 25-30g, so you'd need a lot of gummies to hit that. Also, some studies suggest gummy supplements may not be as effective due to how they're formulated. But for a occasional boost, they might be okay. Always read the nutrition facts!
^^ Exactly what Wendy said. Plus, if you're taking them for regularity, you might be better off with a powder you mix into water. I know it's not as fun, but it's more cost-effective and you avoid the sugar. That said, if you just want a tasty way to get a little extra fiber, go for it. Just don't rely on them as your main source.