Capsules vs Tablets vs Gummies: Which Multivitamin Is Best?

💊 Capsules vs Tablets vs Gummies: Which Multivitamin Is Best?

When it comes to multivitamins, the format you choose can make a big difference to your health. From colourful gummies to traditional tablets to clean capsules, each option has its pros and cons — but how do you decide between capsules vs tablets vs gummies?

Here’s a breakdown of each — and why capsules are often the smarter choice.

🍬 Gummies — Tasty but Often Nutrient-Light

Pros:

• Easy to take, especially for those who dislike swallowing pills

• Pleasant taste and texture

Cons:

• High sugar content — Often contain glucose syrup, sucrose, or sucralose as main ingredients

• Missing key nutrients — Iron, magnesium, and selenium are often left out for taste or texture reasons

• Lower dosages due to limited space for active ingredients

• Additives and colourings to enhance appearance

• Stability issues — Heat and air can degrade vitamins over time

💊 Tablets — More Complete, but Not Always Clean

Pros:

• Can hold a higher nutrient dose than gummies

• Longer shelf life than gummies

Cons:

• High filler and binder content — e.g., magnesium stearate, talc, cellulose

• Cheaper, less absorbable nutrient forms to keep costs low

• Harder to break down — slower dissolution may reduce absorption

• Large size — difficult for some to swallow

🌿 Capsules — Cleaner, Easier, and Often Better Absorbed

Pros:

• Require little or no binding agents

• Faster breakdown in the stomach — may improve absorption

• Can include highly bioavailable nutrient forms like methylated B-vitamins or chelated minerals

• Often easier to swallow than large tablets

• Can be made with no fillers, sugars, or artificial additives

Cons:

• Slightly more expensive to produce — but worth it for quality

⭐ Why We Choose Capsules in TRINITY

Our TRINITY multivitamin uses capsules to deliver maximum benefit with none of the drawbacks of gummies or tablets:

• Timed delivery — B-vitamins in the morning, magnesium at night

• No fillers, binders, sugars, or artificial additives

• Full nutrient profile — including iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamins D₃ & K₂, methylated B-vitamins, and antioxidants

• Gentle on digestion — using well-absorbed bisglycinates and methylcobalamin

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✅ Bottom Line

Gummies can be fun but often lack key nutrients and add sugar. Tablets can be more complete but may rely on fillers and cheap nutrient forms. Capsules — especially clean, well-formulated ones like TRINITY — deliver complete, bioavailable nutrition without unnecessary extras.

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❓ FAQs: Multivitamin Formats

Q: Are gummies absorbed better than capsules?
A: No — absorption depends on nutrient form, not whether it’s a gummy or capsule.

Q: Are tablets bad for you?
A: Not inherently, but many contain fillers, binders, and less absorbable nutrient forms.

Q: What’s the cleanest multivitamin format?
A: A capsule with no fillers, sugars, or artificial additives.

Q: Why does format matter?
A: It affects nutrient content, absorption speed, and how clean the formulation can be.

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