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I’m a busy working mom of two, former dancer, and a beauty writer, which means a balanced diet of proteins, veggies, and whole grains is non-negotiable in our household. (Someone has to keep this ship from sinking!) When I stopped pursuing a career as a professional dancer, I began the years-long work of undoing negative narratives about food. I started eating a robust nutrient-rich diet––no calorie counting allowed––and for the first time since my childhood growing up in the Deep South, I fell in love with food again. Whole foods.
I thought that was good enough. I was healthy! Sweet potatoes and kale and grilled chicken, this is a dietician’s dream, no? Then, a few years later, I was assigned a story in which I interviewed the CEO of a popular, data-driven multivitamin company and she confirmed for me what I always suspected: No, our modern diets actually aren’t cutting it.
Modern food production and our busier-than-ever schedules have done a number on our health. Unless you’re living solely off the land––and that land is a biodynamic farm in rural Europe––I’m going to guess you’ve got some deficiencies. For most people, supplements are a necessary complement to our everyday diets.
My issue now, however, is that I rotate through a panoply of supplements every day––packets and pills of all varieties. So I tried Grüns, which helps amplify my everyday nutrition in just a handful of teensy green gummy bears. Because even a multivitamin doesn’t pack the punch of their combined superfoods.
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What Grüns Is All About
Yes, inside these squishy little gummy bears is the nutrient equivalent of a roundhouse kick: Whole veggies and fruits; vitamins and minerals; adaptogens, herbs, and antioxidants; prebiotics; and mushrooms. They’re all there. Their high-quality ingredients are carefully sourced and then produced in the U.S. in FDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant facilities to promise highest quality manufacturing.
Grüns marries groundbreaking research with clinical studies to create this totally comprehensive supplement. They even conducted a third-party clinical study (always a good sign), and actually ran blood tests to confirm that two of their key featured nutrients were effectively absorbed: There was a 20.5% increase in folate and a 40.1% increase in Vitamin C.
What really impressed me was that they conduct regular testing to ensure their label claims are accurate. They also test to ensure the gummies are free of contaminants such as 70 different pesticides, 4 different heavy metals, 9 microbial contaminants, and more.
My Personal Experience With Grüns
Everyone’s bodies, goals, and needs are different, of course, but in my experience, Grüns delivers. Here’s how.
Bye, Bye Bloat
I’ve spent years whittling the junk out of my diet––which is not to say I’ve altogether cut out chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (never), but my average day-to-day intake is pretty clean. However, because bloat happens less frequently, it’s massively inconvenient when it does strike.
Since taking Grüns, my bloat has been noticeably better. I don’t want to get too personal here, but one way I can tell my gummies are working is by, um…my morning constitutional. (I.e. if you want to know that your pre- and probiotic is working, check your poop.)
No Mid-Day Slump
I work from home, which, sure, has its perks. Mid-day laundry. Mid-day yoga. But this isolation also leaves me at a greater risk for the mid-day slump. You know, that feeling after lunch when you’re ready to crawl under your desk with the glazed-over look of someone being asked for a TPS report? Or in my case, just back upstairs and under the covers?
Grüns gummies are chock full of vitamins like thiamine and other B vitamins that can help combat that afternoon crash. Because deadlines don’t wait! I’ve been pleasantly surprised that during my time on Grüns, a nap hasn’t even crossed my mind, which leads to my last, but favorite benefit…
I Am Focused AF
Imagine: It’s 8 a.m. My children have just left for school and this is my moment to squeeze in a workout. After a shower, I sit down to work. But my office is cluttered. I need to put away the laundry. Are we out of milk? I need to sign my daughter up for ballet classes and––the dishwasher, I’ve got to unload the dishwasher. As a writer, focus is my greatest asset, and this kind of mental gymnastics is detrimental to my work.
For a while I took Lion’s Mane, which has been known to improve mental clarity, but I wasn’t especially consistent. I also purchased mushroom-infused beverages on those afternoons when my mind was really racing, but they were pricey and sometimes I wasn’t in the mood to crack open a flavored beverage. Water will do just fine, thanks. I like that Grüns is made with thiamin, folate, and mushrooms to help amplify clarity and focus––and I can tell. I’m as productive as ever.
Result: I Feel Great!
Maybe it’s all the adaptogens. Maybe it’s the combination of organic superfoods like alfalfa, kale, spinach, broccoli, spirulina, wheatgrass, and so, so much more. What I know is that I have sustained energy throughout the day now in a way that I was lacking before. I love the reassurance of knowing that if I’m off my nutrition game for a day or two, I’m still giving my body the ingredients it craves. Oh––and I love the way they taste. My husband thinks they’re sweet, I think they’re sweet with a mildly earthy (green) taste.
They come in packets, so they’re easy to grab and go. You can snack on them throughout the day if you prefer, though I usually eat them all at the same time. And as for gummy bear shape: I’ll admit, when I first saw that this power-packed supplement was squished into an edible baby bear, I thought, “I’m an adult woman for crying out loud!” But now that I’ve been taking them every day, I’ve grown quite fond of these little bear bites––and I think you will, too.
