“I am making a concerted effort to support more local and Black-owned businesses here in the city I call home these days and finally visited this place yesterday (on the recommendation of a lady I met in the Mavis Tires waiting area the other day!)
Don't let the front of the building fool you. This little strip of shops is really old and on a piece of East GCB that needs a little love. You can't see through the windows, either, but the second you walk in it's light and cheery and they have every quality supplement brand you could ever want or need at an equivalent or better price than other options here in the area.
Kind, friendly, and knowledgeable people, and the sea moss gel (another local business!) is legit. I got the one with ashwaganda and shilijit and it actually tastes GOOD!
I also want to say that the response the owner made here to a recent one-star review is also encouraging. Not everyone has the privilege of an all-organic, non-GMO, supplement-supported lifestyle, and the reality is what it is in the United States right now (and honestly, the East side borders on food desert status - I have to drive 15 minutes in any direction to get to a decent grocery store and I have the luxury of having a car).
The only way we will change this is to take care of each other and work to dismantle the injustices of a messed up, mass ag food system, systemic poverty, disenfranchised neighborhoods, and big pharma for profit. Until then, people need to eat, because a hungry man is an angry man. You can't grow on an empty stomach, and allopathic medicine is not all bad.
The kind, positive and even welcoming response to that one-star review says so much about who you are as a person and a business owner and makes me even more inclined to make this my home base for natural health needs. I look forward to returning and actually looking around the rest of the store soon when I have more time!”
“Nice selection of healthy products :) really enjoyed the staff as well that made the shopping experience special! Love it. Gotta check out the BOGO sale when you have a chance- it’s so worth the trip!”
“Great healthy, tasty shakes & cool staff! My protein shake rocked! I just love the inspirational messages on each cup. I recommend this place. You've gotta try it.”
“Selection of real, whole, healthy, foods is excellent. I really appreciate the dairy, milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese selection is great. Friendly and helpful people at Whole Foods, GSO, NC.”
“Walked into the store and met Chris and his team. Chris was very knowledgeable about different products.. He did not push products that I didnt want and made sure to ask questions on what I used to take and showed me what is comparable now.”
“I don’t usually leave reviews, but Colin’s outstanding customer service made me truly enjoy my GNC experience. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and took time to understand what I was looking for without making me feel rushed. As a mother, I could tell he was raised correctly. Great customer service is hard to find these days; I will definitely be coming back to this GNC!”
“I’ve been in this store several times. I’ve always had good luck and on my latest trip in James was super helpful in directing me to anything I needed and the options they had available.”
“Greg from Synergy Health was very knowledgeable and helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the Leggett & Platt Prodigy adjustable base that I purchased from him. Great service, price and fast shipping too!”