Grüns Gummies Review: A Dietitian’s Thoughts

A dietitian’s take on Grüns

We reached out to registered dietitian Jared Meacham, PhD., RD, CSCS, for his honest thoughts on Grüns gummies

“Gruns Super Green Gummies appear to be a convenient way to take several essential vitamins and minerals, along with other nutrients found in plants and mushrooms, while also being a good

He told us that gummy supplements can be easier for some people to take than capsules or powders, and the pleasant taste may encourage continued supplement use

“The gummy form may be easier to tolerate for those with sensitive stomachs. This can translate to better digestion and less bloating for many folks who tend to have issues taking supplements in pill or powder forms, particularly with green powders.”

“I personally like gummies – they have a pleasing texture and flavor, all of which help people adhere to supplements over time. I’m guilty of starting a quality supplement and letting my adherence fizzle out over time. Having this supplement in gummy form increases my likelihood of sticking with it.”

However, Meacham warns that a gummy supplement like Grüns may not be as nutrient-dense as other forms and may contain more sugar

“Some people may want a supplement with a greater total amount of nutrients, and this is often easier to achieve with a pill or powder.”

“Gummies also require some binder or sweetener to make them taste good, but in this case, the low-sugar Grüns Gummies use a small amount of cane sugar with pectin, so that an 8-gummy daily serving has about 8 grams (g) of sugar with another 6 grams of fiber. However, the total calorie count for the 8-count pack is just 50 calories, which is quite negligible.”

Grüns offers a sugar-free version that has 20 calories and less than 1g of sugar

»BACKGROUND:Learn about Jared Meacham, PhD., RD, CSCS.

Grüns nutritional information

The following table breaks down the nutrients per serving for both the sugar-free and low-sugar versions of Grüns Superfood Greens. The only nutritional difference between the two versions is in the calorie and sugar content:

Grüns ingredients list

Grüns Superfood Greens Gummies contain 60+ ingredients, including whole-food vegetables and fruits, vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, and mushrooms

• Tapioca fiber (FiberSMART®)
• Organic inulin root powder
• Organic shiitake mushroom extract (fruiting body)
• Organic kale leaf & stalk powder
• Organic strawberry fruit powder
• Organic blueberry fruit powder
• Organic raspberry fruit powder
• Organic acai (Euterpe oleracea) fruit powder
• Organic acerola cherry (Malpighia glabra) fruit powder
• Organic amla (Phyllanthus emblica) fruit powder
• Organic cranberry fruit powder
• Organic goji fruit powder
• Organic maqui (sristotelia chilensis) fruit powder
• Organic alfalfa powder (aerial parts)
• Organic parsley leaf powder
• Organic spinach leaf & stalk powder
• Organic broccoli floret & stalk powder
• Organic green cabbage leaf powder
• Organic tomato fruit powder
• Organic spirulina powder
• Organic astragalus (astragalus membranaceus) root extract powder (10:1)
• Organic wheatgrass leaf powder
• Organic chlorella powder
• Organic carrot root powder
• Organic oat grass powder (aerial parts)
• Organic barley grass leaf powder (gluten-free)
• Organic beet root powder
• Organic lemon juice powder
• Organic apple fruit powder
• Organic mangosteen (arcinia mangostana) fruit powder
• Organic pomegranate fruit powder

Low sugar version: Cane sugar, water, pectin, natural strawberry flavor, citric acid, vegetable juice, sodium citrate

Sugar-free version: Allulose, Water, Pectin, Natural Strawberry Flavor, Citric Acid, Vegetable Juice, Sodium Citrate, Reb M (OnoSweet™)

Grüns gummies are suitable for vegans, organic, and free from gluten, nuts, dairy, GMOs, artificial colors, and flavors

Grüns certifications and testing

Grüns products undergo third-party testing to ensure they contain the nutrients and ingredients in the quantities stated on the label

The third-party testing also ensures the gummies are free from contaminants. The tests screen for:

• 70 types of pesticides
• 4 types of heavy metals
• 16 different contaminants
• 9 microbial contaminants

Grüns gummies are manufactured in NSF-, FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facilities in the U.S. and Canada

Grüns cost

With a subscription, the cost per 28-day serving pack is $29.99, with the daily serving price being $1.07. This is a 55% discount of the one-time purchase price of $66.65, or $2.38 per daily serving

A subscription ships every 4 weeks, with flexibility to pause and skip deliveries. Shipping is free

Meacham notes that “at about $10 a week, I find this supplement subscription to be quite affordable, costing about the same as two coffees from my local café.”

Grüns is HSA/FSA eligible

Frequently asked questions about Grüns

A daily serving of Grüns is eight gummies, taken anytime

The Grüns multipack contains individual mini packs, each with an 8-gummy daily serving

There is little risk of side effects with Grüns gummies when taking in the recommended doses

However, the prebiotic content may affect digestion in people with sensitive stomachs. Due to the sugar content of the low sugar option, people with high blood sugar may want to exercise caution

Pregnant and nursing women should speak to a doctor when considering new supplements

Grüns may be able to replace a daily multivitamin because it contains 21+ vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and D, as well as zinc

If you require specific daily nutrients, it’s a good idea to check the nutrition label for Grüns first, to see if it can safely replace additional supplements

Takeaway

Grüns Superfood Greens Gummies are an alternative to greens powders or pills. It may also act as a replacement for multivitamins

Registered dietitian Jared Meacham says that Grüns “appear to be a convenient way to take several essential vitamins and minerals, along with other nutrients found in plants and mushrooms, while also being a good

He also notes that people “who experience discomfort when taking green supplements in pill or powder form may fare better with Grüns.”

However, he warns that gummy supplements may offer fewer nutrients than capsules or pills and typically contain sugar