Gummy multivitamins are everywhere now, from adult formulas to prenatal and senior blends - but are they actually a good substitute for capsules or tablets? In this episode, I discuss clinical considerations, including quality control findings, sugar content, and formulation limits that affect dosing and nutrient stability.
In this episode, we cover:
When gummy multivitamins might be the best (or only) tolerable option for a client
Sugar and non-nutritive sweetener content to review before recommending
Why iron and higher-dose B vitamins may be missing from gummy formulations
Why gummy multis tend to have lower overall nutrient doses than capsules or tablets (which isn't necessarily a bad thing)
Consumer Lab quality findings: degradation issues, overages, and what they mean clinically
Upcoming Multivitamin Deep Dive class details
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: answering questions about gummy multivitamins
01:00 - When gummies are a reasonable alternative (dysphagia, pregnancy aversions, palatability)
01:50 - Sugar, non-nutritive sweeteners, and blood sugar considerations
02:55 - Missing ingredients: why iron and higher-dose B vitamins rarely make the cut
04:10 - Lower nutrient density: how the gummy base limits room for active ingredients
05:00 - Consumer Lab findings on quality control, degradation, and nutrient overages
06:45 - Clinical bottom line: who gummies work for and when to supplement separately
07:50 - Other ingredients to review: dyes, excipients, and lower-quality fillers
08:30 - Multivitamin Deep Dive class invitation: July 13th, 5:00 - 6:30 PM Eastern
Links Mentioned:
Multivitamin Deep Dive class (July 13th, 2026 from 5-6:30 pm; 1.5 NPCE available through Dec 2028)
All-Access 2026 Supplement Deep Dive Pass
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