Is this new study on Vitamin C gummies legit or just marketing?
Hey everyone! Just saw this study about vitamin C in gummy form vs capsules. It claims gummies are more effective because of better absorption. But I'm skeptical - I've been a nurse for 30 years and always thought capsules were the gold standard. What do you all think? Here's the link: [link]
I've been keto for years, so I don't do gummies (sugar!). But I've read that some forms of vitamin C are better absorbed regardless. The study might be biased if funded by a gummy company. Check who funded it. If it's Big Gummy, I'd take it with a grain of salt.
Great find, Nina! As a wellness influencer, I've seen a shift towards gummies because people are more compliant (they taste good). But absorption isn't everything - bioavailability matters. I'd look at the study design. Did they compare equivalent doses? Also, check if it's peer-reviewed. I'll share my thoughts on my channel too!
Honestly, I just take gummies because they taste like candy and I'm addicted to caffeine, so my diet is already questionable. But I've heard that some vitamins are better absorbed on an empty stomach, and gummies have sugar which might affect that. Anyway, I'm not switching back to capsules unless the study is rock solid.
Thanks for the input! I'll check the funding and study design. Maybe I'm old school, but I still prefer capsules for precise dosing. But if gummies are proven better, I might recommend them to my patients who struggle with swallowing pills. Let's see if more research comes out!