💊 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:
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Easy to take, especially for those who dislike swallowing pills
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Pleasant taste and texture
Cons:
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High sugar content — Often contain glucose syrup, sucrose, or sucralose as main ingredients
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Missing key nutrients — Iron, magnesium, and selenium are often left out for taste or texture reasons
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Lower dosages due to limited space for active ingredients
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Additives and colourings to enhance appearance
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Stability issues — Heat and air can degrade vitamins over time
💊 Tablets — More Complete, but Not Always Clean
Pros:
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Can hold a higher nutrient dose than gummies
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Longer shelf life than gummies
Cons:
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High filler and binder content — e.g., magnesium stearate, talc, cellulose
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Cheaper, less absorbable nutrient forms to keep costs low
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Harder to break down — slower dissolution may reduce absorption
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Large size — difficult for some to swallow
🌿 Capsules — Cleaner, Easier, and Often Better Absorbed
Pros:
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Require little or no binding agents
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Faster breakdown in the stomach — may improve absorption
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Can include highly bioavailable nutrient forms like methylated B-vitamins or chelated minerals
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Often easier to swallow than large tablets
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Can be made with no fillers, sugars, or artificial additives
Cons:
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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:
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Timed delivery — B-vitamins in the morning, magnesium at night
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No fillers, binders, sugars, or artificial additives
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Full nutrient profile — including iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamins D₃ & K₂, methylated B-vitamins, and antioxidants
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Gentle on digestion — using well-absorbed bisglycinates and methylcobalamin
✅ 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.
❓ 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.
