Is Hair, Skin, & Nails Gummies Keto?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As a food scientist, I look at the formulation of supplements closely. The reason these gummies fail the keto test lies in the very first ingredients listed, which are used to create their chewy texture and sweet taste.

The main culprits are Organic Glucose Syrup and Organic Cane Sugar. Glucose syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from starch (usually corn). It is essentially pure sugar. On a keto diet, your body relies on fat for fuel. Consuming glucose syrup causes an immediate spike in blood sugar and insulin, forcing your body out of fat-burning mode (ketosis) and back into glucose-burning mode.

Additionally, Pectin is used as a gelling agent. While pectin itself is a fiber, in the manufacturing of gummies, it is cooked with large amounts of sugar to set the structure. This means the structural integrity of the gummy relies on carbohydrates. Even Natural Flavor can sometimes hide trace carbohydrates, though the sugar content is the primary concern here.

Nutritional Value

While specific macronutrient counts vary by brand, gummies of this nature generally contain 2 to 4 grams of sugar per piece. If the serving size is two gummies, you are looking at 4 to 8 grams of net carbohydrates just from the sweeteners alone. For a strict keto diet, the daily limit is often 20 grams of net carbs. Consuming these gummies would take up a significant portion—or even the entirety—of your daily carb allowance.

Furthermore, these gummies contain Organic Sunflower Oil. While this provides a negligible amount of fat, it is often used as a coating agent (along with Organic Carnauba Wax) to prevent sticking. It does not provide the healthy fats (like MCT oil or avocado oil) that support a ketogenic metabolic state. Therefore, from a macronutrient perspective, these gummies offer high carbs and low-quality fats, making them unsuitable for the diet.