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Hey everyone, I need some advice. I've been taking Super Green Gummies for about a month now, but I noticed something weird today. They've changed color slightly - more dull green than bright green - and some of them feel harder than usual, almost crunchy. A couple are sticking together too. I keep them in the bathroom cabinet (it's dry there). Are these still safe to take, or should I toss them? They're not expired yet according to the bottle.

OP, retired nurse here. First, stop taking them immediately until we figure this out. Color changes and texture hardening can indicate moisture loss or ingredient separation. The bathroom cabinet might be the issue - humidity fluctuations from showers can affect supplements even if it seems dry. Check for any mold (unlikely but possible). Generally, if there's no foul odor and they're not expired, they're probably safe but less effective. However, with gummies getting hard, they might not dissolve properly in your system. I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer and storing your next bottle in a cool, dark pantry instead.

Oh wow, I've totally seen this with my kids' gummy vitamins! That's sugar bloom or crystallization - happens when the sugar coating dries out or absorbs moisture. Not dangerous, but the texture gets weird. My little ones refused to eat them once they got crunchy lol. As a granola parent, I'm more concerned about what's IN them than the texture change. Are they organic? Sometimes natural colorants fade faster. If they're sticking together, that's usually just heat exposure. Still, I'd err on the side of caution and get a fresh bottle. Maybe transfer them to a glass jar with a silica packet?

Fascinating! Biohacker perspective: this is likely a formulation stability issue. The hardening suggests the pectin/gelatin matrix is dehydrating - could mean degraded actives. Color fading = oxidation of chlorophyll/spirulina compounds. Sticking together indicates the coating oil has migrated. SAFETY wise? Probably fine if no microbial growth (unlikely in low-water-activity gummies). EFFECTIVENESS? Questionable. The nutrient bioavailability might be compromised. I'd run a simple test: dissolve one in warm water. If it doesn't break down smoothly, the supplement matrix has failed. Data point: most gummies have 12-18 month stability after opening if stored properly. Bathroom = worst possible location due to temp/humidity swings.

Thanks everyone! Really helpful insights. No mold or weird smell, and they're about 3 months old (opened 1 month ago). I'll move my next bottle to the kitchen pantry and maybe add a silica packet like XenonX481 suggested. For now, I think I'll play it safe and replace them - the crunchiness does seem off-putting. Appreciate the quick responses!