Costco Wholesale
OrganizationOn 5 shows in Health & Science over 30 days
Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational retailer operating membership-only warehouse clubs. It sells groceries, household goods, appliances, electronics, automotive products, and other merchandise through warehouses and digital channels, with membership fees central to its business model.
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Mentions of Costco Wholesale per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, health & science.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11 | 0.80‰ | 1 |
| Sep 1 | 0.55‰ | 1 |
| Sep 11 | 0.60‰ | 1 |
| Sep 12 | 1.21‰ | 1 |
| Sep 15 | 1.72‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 3.08‰ | 3 |
| Sep 19 | 2.58‰ | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 1.03‰ | 1 |
Why is it trending?
Costco becomes a health-shopping example, from product quality to customer service
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast repeatedly criticizes Costco’s protein powders as low-grade and lacking certifications, while discussing bulk manufacturing as a quality concern.[1][2]
On The Dylan Gemelli Podcast, Josh Axe also describes Costco as a place where he taught patients shopping classes and recommended ingredients.[3]
Culture Apothecary uses Costco in contrasting health and preparedness examples, including a joke about reading granola labels and a story about buying food during COVID.[4][5]
Other shows present Costco more positively: Something You Should Know calls it renowned for customer service and loyalty, while Extend Podcast recommends it as a place to find better-for-you household and personal-care products.[6][7]
The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast mentions Costco negatively as an example of where someone might buy cheap selenium, while recommending a specific form and dose instead.[8]
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- 1.The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Episode #165: Seriously, You Need to STOP Taking Ashwagandha!! Featuring Lucas AounDylan Gemelli · Sep 19 · Listen at 56:55 ↗
“So it makes it hard for smaller brands and names to actually get out there. And then you get these things in Walmart and Costco and no shade because I love— I love Costco, but the stuff that they get in there, it's some of the lowest grade”
- 2.The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Episode #164: The Pet Industry WANTS Your Dog Sick!! Featuring Angela ArdolinoDylan Gemelli · Sep 17 · Listen at 55:40 ↗
“And there's a reason why the places that are— and I don't want to throw shade because I love Costco and I love places like that, but when you see protein powders and things in Costco They don't have any of these certifications on there and”
- 3.The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Episode #162: 81 Minutes Of The Best Biohacking & Longevity Advice Featuring Dr. Josh Axe PART 2Josh Axe · Sep 12 · Listen at 1:10:40 ↗
“the pastured eggs, and I'll cook those up either, uh, usually olive oil or a coconut olive oil blend. And, and I love those, you know. I mean, I just— it reminds me of my childhood. But those are— I mean, you know, and that— I used to teach”
- 4.Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · After 2 Years of Interviewing Health Experts, Here’s What I Actually BelieveAlex Clark · Sep 25 · Listen at 3:31 ↗
“One minute, he's drinking blue Gatorade without a care in the world. The next, he's standing in Costco holding a bag of granola like it contains classified documents. What is maltodextrin, Jessica? Welcome to the resistance, sir. These mess”
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