Found Ashwagandha Gummies at Costco for $10 – Too Good to Be True?
Was at Costco today and saw a huge jar of Ashwagandha Gummies on sale for like $10. Normally they're $20+. I'm tempted to stock up, but I'm worried if the price drop means they used cheaper ingredients or something. Any thoughts? Is this a steal or should I be suspicious?
Honestly, I've seen this brand at Costco before. It's usually just a volume deal – they buy in bulk so they can sell at a lower price. But yeah, always check the label for the withanolide content (that's the active compound). Some cheap gummies have like 5mg of ashwagandha root powder, which is basically useless. If it has at least 300mg of extract with 5% withanolides, it's a steal. I've been using a similar one for months and it works fine.
I'm with Noah on this. I get mine from Target when they have sales, and I've never noticed a difference in effect. But also, check the sugar content – some cheap gummies are just candy with a sprinkle of herb. If it's loaded with sugar, you're better off spending a bit more on a cleaner product. For recovery and stress, I prefer the gummies with added adaptogens like lion's mane or reishi, but if it's just ashwagandha, $10 is still a good deal for a trial run.
Good points! I'll check the label when I go back. The brand is 'Nature's Bounty' I think. They're usually decent quality. And they have 300mg per gummy, but I didn't see the withanolide % – I'll look for that. Might grab a jar and see how it goes. Thanks for the replies!