Capsules VS Gummies

Capsules VS Gummies

We’re here to put an end to the great debate– capsules or gummies? Is there an advantage in choosing one form of supplement over the other? Break down the facts with us below.

We’re here to put an end to the great debate– capsules or gummies? Is there an advantage in choosing one form of supplement over the other? Break down the facts with us below.

What Do Gummies Often Contain?

Gummy vitamins are commonly made from gelatin, corn starch, water, sugar, and added colors. They are often flavored alternatives for delivering dietary nutrients. Gummy vitamins may also contain fewer vitamins and minerals in unreliable amounts, making it harder to fill the nutritional gaps in your wellness regimen.

  • Commonly made from gelatin from cows or pigs
  • Often contain harmful sugars and artificial sweeteners
  • Made with artificial flavorings and colors
  • Require high amounts of inactive ingredients to formulate
  • Contain fewer vitamins and minerals compared to capsules
  • Made with flavorings that make them easy to over-consume

Sugar: An Unfavorable Ingredient in Gummy Vitamins

At Nature's Lab, we believe in eliminating unnatural additives such as artificial flavors and colors, harmful fillers, preservatives, added sugar and sugar alternatives. Added sugar makes gummies an unfavorable option as excess sugar may lead to adverse health effects.* Some adverse health effects of sugars include:

  • Cardiovascular concerns
  • High blood pressure
  • Inflammation
  • Elevated triglycerides
  • Liver concerns
  • Poor weight management
  • Fatigue
  • Oxidative stress

Why Choose Capsules From Nature's Lab?

Nature's Lab Six Daily on wooden background next to vitamin capsules on wooden spoon

Our dietary supplements are formulated meticulously with the right nutrients in the right forms at levels for optimal efficacy.* We utilize vegetarian capsules from hypromellose whenever possible and omit harmful fillers, artificial additives, sugar and other ingredients commonly found in gummy vitamins.

  • Supplements made from plant capsules such as hypromellose
  • Free from sugar and harmful additives
  • Free from artificial flavors and colors
  • Require minimal inactive ingredients
  • Contain reliable amounts of vitamins and minerals
  • Convenient to take in recommended doses

Capsule Supplements You'll Love

When choosing dietary supplements from Nature's Lab, customers can rest assured that our products are free from harmful additives, artificial flavors, colorings, unnecessary fillers and sugars often found in gummy vitamins. Here are a few of our favorite supplements that customers prefer in capsule form.

Six Daily

Six Daily Advanced Multivitamin is a high-potency multivitamin containing over 90 nutrients in convenient, easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsules. Our capsule delivery form allows for higher potency, efficacy, and nutrient content compared to gummy multivitamins, which may contain unnecessary additives and less reliable amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Why Customers Love It
“Optimal levels of many minerals and vitamins I haven’t found anywhere else. My doc agrees and she takes them now too!" -Robin


Vitamin C 1,000 mg

Gummy formulations may be a popular alternative for vitamin C, however they often contain glucose syrup, flavorings, colors, calories, and smaller dosages of this important nutrient. Nature's Lab Vitamin C delivers 1,000 mg of this essential vitamin in one convenient vegetarian capsule without the sugar, calories and other additives commonly found in traditional gummy supplements.

Why Customers Love It
“This Nature's Lab Vitamin C 1,000 mg is an easy way to stay on top of your health. Vitamin C is so essential. These capsules are easy to take and they do no upset my stomach." -Heidi


Sleep Support

Occasional sleeplessness? Nature's Lab Sleep Support delivers 200 mg of soothing L-Theanine, 30 mg of 5-HTP, and 3 mg of melatonin in one vegetarian capsule. While many gummy vitamins formulated for sleep focus on flavorings, added sugar and minimal active ingredients, our Sleep Support supplement is designed to work efficiently in the digestive system to promote relaxation and restful sleep.*

Why Customers Love It
“This formula seems to be more effective than just plain melatonin. Helps get through the whole night and not noticing any ill effects." -Sarah

1. One Daily Multivitamin

One Capsule for Whole-Body Wellness*
Not sure if you’re getting all your vitamins and minerals from your daily diet? Let One Daily be your safety net.* Fill nutritional gaps with over 30 high quality ingredients from CoQ10 to Resveratrol to Alpha Lipoic Acid and much more.

Why Customers Love It
“My husband and I have been taking this vitamin for a long time and find that we stay very healthy due to the variety of vitamins and nutrients it contains. We love that we only need to take 1 a day!” -Darlene

What Do Gummies Often Contain?

Gummy vitamins are commonly made from gelatin, corn starch, water, sugar, and added colors. They are often flavored alternatives for delivering dietary nutrients. Gummy vitamins may also contain fewer vitamins and minerals in unreliable amounts, making it harder to fill the nutritional gaps in your wellness regimen.

  • Commonly made from gelatin from cows or pigs
  • Often contain harmful sugars and artificial sweeteners
  • Made with artificial flavorings and colors
  • Require high amounts of inactive ingredients to formulate
  • Contain fewer vitamins and minerals compared to capsules
  • Made with flavorings that make them easy to over-consume

Sugar: An Unfavorable Ingredient in Gummy Vitamins

At Nature's Lab, we believe in eliminating unnatural additives such as artificial flavors and colors, harmful fillers, preservatives, added sugar and sugar alternatives. Added sugar makes gummies an unfavorable option as excess sugar may lead to adverse health effects.* Some adverse health effects of sugars include:

  • Cardiovascular concerns
  • High blood pressure
  • Inflammation
  • Elevated triglycerides
  • Liver concerns
  • Poor weight management
  • Fatigue
  • Oxidative stress
Close-up of sugar in a wooden bowl
Nature's Lab Six Daily on wooden background next to vitamin capsules on wooden spoon

Why Choose Capsules from Nature's Lab?

Our dietary supplements are formulated meticulously with the right nutrients in the right forms at levels for optimal efficacy.* We utilize vegetarian capsules from hypromellose whenever possible and omit harmful fillers, artificial additives, sugar and other ingredients commonly found in gummy vitamins.

  • Supplements made from plant capsules such as hypromellose
  • Free from sugar and harmful additives
  • Free from artificial flavors and colors
  • Require minimal inactive ingredients
  • Contain reliable amounts of vitamins and minerals
  • Convenient to take in recommended doses

Capsule Supplements You'll Love

When choosing dietary supplements from Nature's Lab, customers can rest assured that our products are free from harmful additives, artificial flavors, colorings, unnecessary fillers and sugars often found in gummy vitamins. Here are a few of our favorite supplements that customers prefer in capsule form.

Six Daily Advanced Multivitamin

Six Daily Advanced Multivitamin is a high-potency multivitamin containing over 90 nutrients in convenient, easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsules. Our capsule delivery form allows for higher potency, efficacy, and nutrient content compared to gummy multivitamins, which may contain unnecessary additives and less reliable amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Why Customers Love It
“Optimal levels of many minerals and vitamins I haven’t found anywhere else. My doc agrees and she takes them now too!" -Robin


Vitamin C 1,000 mg

Gummy formulations may be a popular alternative for vitamin C, however they often contain glucose syrup, flavorings, colors, calories, and smaller dosages of this important nutrient. Nature's Lab Vitamin C delivers 1,000 mg of this essential vitamin in one convenient vegetarian capsule without the sugar, calories and other additives commonly found in traditional gummy supplements.

Why Customers Love It
“This Nature's Lab Vitamin C 1,000 mg is an easy way to stay on top of your health. Vitamin C is so essential. These capsules are easy to take and they do no upset my stomach." -Heidi


Sleep Support

Occasional sleeplessness? Nature's Lab Sleep Support delivers 200 mg of soothing L-Theanine, 30 mg of 5-HTP, and 3 mg of melatonin in one vegetarian capsule. While many gummy vitamins formulated for sleep focus on flavorings, added sugar and minimal active ingredients, our Sleep Support supplement is designed to work efficiently in the digestive system to promote relaxation and restful sleep.*

Why Customers Love It
“This formula seems to be more effective than just plain melatonin. Helps me get through the whole night and not noticing any ill effects." -Sarah