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Okay, so I started taking these Shilajit gummies for energy and my 5-year-old son saw the bottle. He grabbed one thinking it was candy and popped it in his mouth before I could stop him! He made the funniest face and spit it out saying 'Mommy, that's yucky candy!' Now he won't even look at gummy vitamins of any kind. Anyone else have kids or spouses who can't handle the earthy taste?

Classic bioavailability issue! The earthy taste comes from fulvic acids - that's the good stuff. I've been microdosing Shilajit resin for years, but gummies are tricky. Try mixing the gummies with a spoonful of raw honey first to mask the flavor. Or better yet, switch to pure resin and add it to smoothies. Kids won't taste it that way. #biohack

Oh man, I feel this! My husband REFUSES to try my adaptogen gummies because he says the texture is 'too chewy' and the aftertaste is 'like dirt.' Honestly, some brands are better than others. Have you tried the ones with citrus coating? The orange zest really balances the earthy notes. Or maybe try making your own? I've got a recipe with gelatin, honey, and a dash of cinnamon that might work better for picky eaters.

This is why I stick to whole foods. Less packaging, no confusion, no weird textures. If you need minerals, just eat more mushrooms and seaweed. Kids understand real food better than supplements anyway. But if you're set on gummies, maybe keep them in a locked cabinet? Simple solution.

Thanks everyone! @HealthHacker497 - the smoothie idea might work for me, but my kid won't touch green smoothies lol. @BioBob - citrus coating sounds promising! Which brand do you recommend? @EarthElias370 - I hear you on whole foods, but between work and parenting, sometimes supplements are just easier. And yes, they're now on the top shelf where little hands can't reach!