Shilajit Gummies: Are We Just Eating Candy Now?

You're not wrong. I looked into it and most gummies use glucose syrup or cane sugar as the base. Shilajit itself has a strong, bitter taste, so they mask it with sweeteners. But then you're getting a huge sugar spike. Plus, the actual shilajit content is often low or questionable. I'd stick to resin or capsules. Convenience is nice but not at the cost of purity. Ever tried the powder? It's messy but you can cap it yourself.

I get the frustration, but let's be real: not everyone can deal with the taste or hassle of resin. I'm a fitness pro and I recommend gummies to clients who travel a lot or hate swallowing pills. Yeah, some brands are sugar bombs, but there are sugar-free options with stevia or monk fruit. You just gotta read labels. For me, the convenience outweighs the minor sugar if it's a clean brand. But I agree, 5g per gummy is excessive. That's a treat, not a supplement.

I hear you, Uma. I guess I'm just old school. But even the 'sugar-free' ones often use sugar alcohols which can cause bloating. And the price per serving is usually higher for less actual shilajit. I think the industry is capitalizing on the wellness trend and cutting corners. Maybe I'm just cranky lol. But I'll check out some sugar-free brands. Any recs?

Yara, if you want recs, look for ones that list shilajit extract as the first ingredient and no added sugars. But honestly, you're better off with capsules. I did the math: you'd need like 10 gummies to match a 500mg resin dose, and that's a lot of sugar or artificial sweeteners. Not worth it. Stick to the good stuff.