
I admit it — I love my ashwagandha gummies. But it’s because I crave candy, not Ayurveda, the Indian herb at the heart of the supplement. Gummy multivitamins have become a way to entice adults to take their daily dose of everything. But according to new research, they may not be doing any good. Gummy supplements, which rack in about $50 billion in annual profits, might be the sweetest rip-off in the health and wellness industry.