Best gummy gift for dad or gym bro? OLLY vs others?
Hey all, looking for advice. My dad’s been having trouble sleeping (retired, late 60s) and my best friend is obsessed with recovery after workouts. Thought about getting them a 'health pack' of gummies. I’m eyeing OLLY Extra Strength Sleep gummies for my dad because of the melatonin and L-theanine. But wondering if there’s something better for my friend – maybe a different type? Or should I just get two packs? Budget is around $30 each. What do you think?
I’ve tried OLLY sleep gummies. They work ok, but I’m skeptical about the dosage for an older person. 5 mg melatonin can be too much for some people – my mom got groggy the next day. Maybe start with 2.5 mg? Also, check with your dad’s doc first. For your fitness friend, I’d skip OLLY sleep and go for something with magnesium or CBD for recovery. Just my two cents.
I love OLLY sleep!! The blackberry flavor is yum. I take them when I travel and they knock me out but not too groggy. For your dad, maybe cut one in half if you’re worried. For your friend, OLLY also has a 'Active' gummy with green tea and caffeine? Or look into 'Nature's Bounty' sleep gummies which have a lower melatonin. But honestly, OLLY is a solid brand.
As a fitness guy, I wouldn’t want sleep gummies for recovery – I need stuff like tart cherry or magnesium for muscle relaxation. For sleep, OLLY is fine but I prefer 'ZzzQuil' gummies because they have less sugar. For your friend, get them a recovery gummy (like 'Vital Proteins' collagen or 'Kaged Muscle' Re-Kaged). OLLY is more of a general wellness thing.
Thanks all! Great points. I'll go with OLLY Sleep for dad (maybe half dose) and get my friend some 'Nature's Bounty' tart cherry gummies for recovery. Appreciate the help!