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I was both intrigued and wary of Dr Gundry's Vital Reds.

So many promises! How could it all be true? And safe? And not a scam? The marketing is almost too sophisticated. Is it a conflict of interest for a MD to be selling product? Is it ethical if the product is not tested for safety or FDA approved? There are many claims with Vital Reds, and while Dr. Gundry does link them to science, nutrition, and human health, until there is a study with data, they will always be just claims.

Dr. Gundry is a legitimately accomplished physician and surgeon, who seems to have the best interest of people and patients in mind. He's also a clever marketer, which is unusual for a physician.

So as a skeptic who believes in evidence-based medicine, I went out on a limb to try Dr. Gundry Vital Reds.

I've used this product for almost a month. I don't believe a month is probably long enough to gage the effect. Here's my observations after 1 month.

• Skin tone and color: no change
• Bags and circles under eyes: no change
• Wrinkles: no change
• Redness of skin: no change
• Break outs: no change
• Weight: gained 5 pounds. I was also on vacation eating shave ice in Hawaii.
• Mood: no change, alternating between level, to anxious, to depressed
• Blood Pressure: no change. I have a healthy baseline.
• Cholesterol: I have a healthy baseline but had a blood test before I started, so I can compare in 6 months / 1 year.M
• Mental clarity: too soon to tell. I've definitely had days where I feel extra clear, but I've also had bad days when I'm up in my head. I'll be watching for changes here.
• Energy: there seems to be a clarity/energy boost that comes with the drink. But I do get an energy boost with my morning cappuccino too. Many have pointed out that it's possibly the caffeine from the green tea extract. I'll continue to watch to see if it's a continued, sustained energy.
• Gut/bloating/digestionL not a problem for me really. I have not noticed anything different.

It's definitely not doing any harm and I'm willing and curious to give it three months. That'll be the point at which I'll decide. I find it to be expensive, so I probably wouldn't reorder after that.

I'm going to have my husband take it too, but I won't tell him all of the wonderful things it's supposed to do for him, so that he's not primed.

I'll write another review in 3 months.