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Hey everyone! I'm looking to get some biotin gummies as a gift - either for my mom who's in her 70s (wants to support hair/nails as she ages) OR for my buddy who's super into fitness and always talking about supplements. Any recommendations for good brands? I want something that actually works, not just candy. Thanks!

OP, definitely check sugar-free options! Many biotin gummies are loaded with sugar which defeats the health purpose. I use 'PureBite Sugar-Free Biotin Gummies' - sweetened with stevia. Your fitness friend might appreciate the low-sugar aspect, and aging parents often need to watch sugar intake too. Just make sure they don't have artificial sweetener sensitivities.

Oh I love this question! Takes me back to when my grandma used to give us those old-school Flintstones vitamins. For biotin specifically, I've tried several. 'VitaBloom Hair & Nails Gummies' have a nice texture - not too chewy, not too soft. They come in a pretty giftable bottle too. For your mom, maybe get the ones with added collagen? My aunt swears by them for her joints and says her hair got thicker after 2 months.

I'm skeptical about gummies in general - they're often more marketing than medicine. Have you considered traditional capsules instead? But if you're set on gummies, read the labels CAREFULLY. Some have barely any biotin (like 10mcg when you need 2500+ for real effect). Also check for gelatin sources if that matters. What's your budget? That affects recommendations a lot.

Thanks all! Great points. Mike - sugar-free is smart, I'll look into that. Guru - the collagen combo sounds perfect for mom. Nancy - you're right about checking labels, I almost bought some that were basically candy. Budget is flexible, maybe $20-40? Anyone tried the Nature's Way ones? Saw them at Whole Foods.