114 | Gummy Multivitamins: Pros, Cons & Practical Tips

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