Metabolism Gummies is a weight loss supplement sold by Olly. The gummies contain apple cider vinegar (ACV), and the brand claims that this supplement supports metabolism and weight loss.
But do Olly Metabolism Gummies contain a research-backed dose of ACV for weight loss? Do they contain other effective ingredients? Are there any unhealthy ingredients? And how does Olly's weight loss supplement compare to other popular weight loss supps like Golo?
In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the ingredients in Olly Metabolism Gummies to give our take on whether or not they’re likely to be effective for weight loss, and whether or not they're healthy.
We’ll also share our issues with ACV gummies, and compare the Olly Metabolism Gummies formulation to other popular weight loss supplements to pick our winners.
Key takeaways:
- Contains no active ingredients we consider effectively-dosed
- Contains three inactive ingredients we consider unhealthy
- We do not currently recommend Olly Metabolism Gummies
Ingredient Analysis
The active ingredients in Olly Metabolism Gummy Rings are shown below:
Vitamin B12 is the first-listed active ingredient, and we’re unsure why it would be included in a weight loss formulation.
While vitamin B12 deficiency is clinically shown to be associated with obesity, we haven’t come across any research studies suggesting that vitamin B12 supplementation causes weight loss in individuals with normal vitamin B12 levels, nor does Olly cite any on their product page.
Chromium is a mineral that’s been shown in research studies to cause weight loss in overweight and obese individuals, as we documented in our review of another weight loss supplement called OxyShred.
Apple cider vinegar is an effective weight loss ingredient, but we consider it to be underdosed in Olly Metabolism Gummies.
A medical review on ACV for weight loss found the compound to be effective, but the lowest dose used was 750 milligrams (mg) daily of acetic acid, which is just one active compound in ACV.
The ACV dose in Olly Metabolism Gummies is only 300 mg, or less than half the minimum effective dose according to the above-linked review.
The inactive ingredients in these gummies are shown below:
Added sugar is included at a dose of 3 grams (g), which is a strange choice for a weight loss formulation in our opinion, given that diets high in added sugar promote the development of obesity, according to a 2019 medical review.
Citric acid is a preservative and flavor enhancer shown to cause whole-body inflammatory reactions in some individuals according to a medical review published in the Toxicology Reports journal.
Natural flavors is a broad categorical descriptor, and as we discussed in our TrimFit reviews article, it’s challenging to assess the safety of these flavoring additives without the specific chemical compounds used being listed.
Overall, we do not consider Olly Metabolism Gummy Rings likely to cause weight loss, as we're unable to identify any active ingredients we consider effectively-dosed for weight loss.
We do not currently recommend this supplement for this reason, and also because of the inactive ingredients highlighted above which we consider to be unhealthy.
Are ACV Gummies a Scam?
A YouTube video published by the news station "Click2Houston" has over 60,000 views and interviews a doctor about whether ACV gummies are actually useful or not:
Olly vs. Popular Weight Loss Supps
Here's how Olly Metabolism Gummies stacks up against other popular weight loss supplements in terms of potential efficacy and safety, in our opinion:
Golo
Golo is a popular weight loss brand with a dietary supplement called Release.
Like Olly Metabolism Gummies, we can't find any evidence of effectively-dosed active ingredients.
However, Golo Release is free of inactive ingredients we consider unhealthy, giving it a slight edge in terms of health & safety.
Winner: Golo
Alpilean
Missing active ingredient doses and inactive ingredient information.
Arguably more importantly, this is a ClickBank supplement which we consider a sign of very low-quality, for reasons explained in our Alpilean review article.
Winner: Olly Metabolism Gummies
Almased
This product is a nutritional shake rather than a gummy or capsule.
Almased has been shown in a clinical trial published in a peer-reviewed journal (the gold standard of product research) to support weight loss.
Also, healthier and more nutritious formulation than Olly Metabolism Gummies.
Winner: Almased
Our Clean Weight Loss Picks
Ceylon cinnamon was described as "an effective anti-obesity agent" in a 2022 meta-analysis. The study authors concluded that effects were greater at doses at or over 3 grams daily.
Illuminate Labs Ceylon Cinnamon Extract is our standardized Ceylon cinnamon supplement which is third-party tested to ensure purity and potency.
Dietary fiber was shown in a medical review published in The Journal of Nutrition to cause 16 pounds of weight loss in 6 months when combined with moderate caloric restriction (750 calories per day below baseline).
MBG Organic Fiber Potency+ is our top fiber pick because it's certified organic, provides 7 g of fiber per serving and costs under $1.85 per serving at the time of updating this article.
Both of the products mentioned in this section are free of ingredients that we consider to be unhealthy.
Olly Metabolism Gummies Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Contains research-backed chromium dose for weight loss
- May support weight loss
- Affordable
Cons:
- Contains refined sugar
- Contains citric acid
- Contains "natural flavors"
- Doesn't appear to be clinically tested
- ACV dose may be underdosed
