GummyTalk Forum

Just tried GOLI gummies for the first time and I'm honestly shocked. 15g of sugar per serving?? That's like eating a small candy bar! Supplements should be about purity and health, not making everything taste like dessert. What happened to good old-fashioned pills or powders without all the additives? This 'candy-fication' of vitamins feels like we're being tricked into consuming junk.

Ken, I totally get where you're coming from! The sugar content is concerning, especially when you consider the environmental impact of sugar production. But honestly, I've tried to get my kids to take regular vitamins for years with zero success. With GOLI, they actually ask for them. Sometimes convenience leads to better compliance? Still, wish they'd use a natural sweetener like stevia instead of all that processed sugar.

As someone who tracks macros religiously, I feel this! 15g sugar = 60 empty calories that could go toward real nutrition. BUT here's the thing - my clients who hate pills actually take these consistently. Consistency > perfection sometimes. Maybe compromise with half serving? Or use them as pre-workout 'treat' instead of daily supplement. What's your fitness routine like, Ken? Maybe we can find alternatives that work for your goals.

Yara - I get the kid angle, but shouldn't we teach them that health doesn't always taste good? Cathy - I lift 4x/week and run 3x. I've used plain apple cider vinegar pills for years with great results. These gummies feel like a step backward. The supplement industry keeps adding sugar, colors, flavors... when does it stop being a supplement and start being candy?

Ken, you're not wrong about teaching kids! Maybe we need both options - pure versions AND accessible ones. I'd pay more for organic, low-sugar version. Cathy's consistency point is valid though - my meditation practice improved when I stopped forcing bitter herbs and found teas I actually enjoy. Maybe the answer is mindful consumption rather than all-or-nothing?