Bottle prices are hard to compare when the count sizes differ. Cost per day is the figure that actually tells you what you are paying. Here is how to work it out across the range.
Start with how long a bottle lasts
Divide the count by the daily serving. Our range breaks down as follows: a 90-count garlic bottle at two gummies a day runs 45 days; a 60-count gummy bottle at two a day runs 30 days; a 120-count capsule bottle at two a day runs 60 days.
Then divide the price by the days
Once you know the days of supply, divide the price by that number. A larger bottle almost always wins on this measure, which is the whole point of a value size - you are paying for fewer reorders, not for a different product.
Why the larger count is usually cheaper per day
Packaging, picking and shipping costs do not scale linearly with count. A single 120-capsule bottle costs less to produce and ship than two 60-capsule bottles, and that saving is passed through.
When a smaller bottle still makes sense
If you have not taken the product before, a smaller count is a cheaper way to find out whether you will actually finish it. An unopened bottle that expires is more expensive than any per-day saving.
Storage and shelf life
Keep bottles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight with the cap closed. The best-before date is printed on each bottle - buying two months ahead is fine, buying two years ahead is not.
Quick reference
- Aged Garlic Extract 90 count - 45 days
- Beef Liver Gummies 60 count - 30 days
- Magnesium Taurate Gummies 60 count - about 30 days
- Zinc Carnosine Capsules 120 count - 60 days
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out cost per day?
Divide the count by the daily serving to get the days of supply, then divide the price by that number.
Is the bigger bottle always cheaper per day?
Usually, but not always. Work out cost per day for each size before assuming the larger count is better value.
Does a higher count risk expiry?
Check the best-before date on the bottle and match the count to the window you will realistically use it in.
