Gnc – Peachtree Corners

Great store! The beautiful lady that helped me was extremely nice and very knowledgeable about everything that i inquired about!

The low-​down: 5 stars for customer service, 3 stars for selection (The Vitamin Shoppe dominates in that category), overall: 4 stars
I recently visited the GNC at Peachtree Corners to pick up some white chia seeds after becoming engrossed in the book Born To Run. Though I am only inclined to run when it involves the acquisition of killer shoes on clearance or the last piece of a rich dessert, I was nonetheless fascinated by this book about the Tarahumara, a tribe of super-​runners who regularly feast on chia fresca, a nutrient-​dense drink that is said to be one of the keys to their extraordinary endurance. Chia fresca is a cocktail of fresh water, lemon juice, chia seeds and sweetener (preferably something natural like agave syrup). In the naïve hope that this «natural cocaine» might replace my morning caffeine ritual, I ambled into GNC one day during my lunch hour.
I was met by a strikingly attractive woman just as she finished helping another customer. She was tan with gleaming silver-​blonde hair and piercing green eyes. She quickly revealed that she was in her 50’s and I stared at her in awe. Before devolving into cheesy conversation («I’ll have whatever she’s having»), I asked her about the infamous chia seeds. She pointed me in the right direction and told me about the different varieties (black, white, organic and non). She asked me what my objective was (more energy) and then made a few other suggestions. As always, I snapped pics of the products she recommended so that I would remember them for possible future purchases.
I also asked about maca root because I had read in some
reviews that it had similar health benefits. She located a bottle of maca root supplements (as opposed to the powder form I’d read about) and winked at me as she placed it on the counter. «Sometimes you need help with energy in that department too,» she said slyly. «Uh, what,» I stammered. «Maca root amps up your sex drive,» she said evenly. «Oh, well uhh, I’m not really having any problems with that kind of thing,» I said, my mind racing. (Damn you, Amazon reviewers with your nefarious ways!!)
I sheepishly pushed the maca root up to the counter beside my chia seeds (what the hell!) and she rang up my purchases. We talked pleasantly for the next few minutes about anti-​aging strategies and discovered that we had used the same smooth-​talking doc for ho-​hum botox injections. We laughed at our similar observations and she gave me her card, telling me to call if I ever had any questions. I left the store feeling happy about my purchases and looking forward to a return visit.
Side note: Chia fresca may be good for you, but it will not replace your morning cup (s) of coffee nor will it ever be endorsed by Charlie Sheen. No tiger blood here, but I remain inspired by both the Tarahumara and the otherworldly beauty of that GNC manager.

The owner of the store helped me select a supplement that ended up giving me a rash. Even though she helped me pick out the product personally she would not give me a refund because I didn’t have the original recipient. She wouldn’t even credit back to my credit card that was used.
The clerks are arrogant and try to push Gold Card Memberships which are useless. The always on «sale» prices beat using the card. Don’t bother, save your money and time… go somewhere else.