Why Gummies Aren’t Always the Healthiest Option

Gummy supplements are everywhere.

They look fun, taste great, and are often marketed as an “easy” way to support your wellness routine. For many people — especially those who struggle with swallowing capsules — gummies feel like the perfect solution.

But when you turn the bottle around and read the ingredients, the picture often changes.

At Luthco, we’re not anti-gummy — but we are pro-ingredient transparency. And the truth is, gummies aren’t always the cleanest or most effective option.

Here’s why.

1. Gummies Often Contain Added Sugars or Sweeteners

To achieve that familiar chewy texture and sweet taste, most gummies rely on:

• Sugar or glucose syrup

• Maltodextrin

• Artificial sweeteners

• Fruit concentrates used primarily for sweetness, not nutrition

Even “sugar-free” gummies often contain artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, which are added for taste and texture rather than nutritional value.

These ingredients aren’t there to benefit your body — they’re there to make the supplement taste appealing.

2. Texture Comes at a Cost: Gelling Agents & Fillers

Gummies need structure, which means extra ingredients such as:

• Gelatine or plant-based alternatives

• Pectins

• Stabilisers

• Bulking agents

These ingredients help gummies hold their shape and shelf life, but they add complexity to what could otherwise be a very simple formulation.

At Luthco, we favour supplements with short, purposeful ingredient lists — and gummies often struggle to meet that standard.

3. Lower Active Ingredient Levels Are Common

Because gummies must balance flavour, texture, and stability, there’s often less room for meaningful amounts of active ingredients.

This means:

• Lower doses compared to powders or capsules

• Multiple gummies needed per serving

• Larger ingredient lists to compensate for taste

More gummies doesn’t always equal better — it often just means more fillers.

4. Heat & Processing Can Affect Ingredient Integrity

Gummies are typically exposed to heat during manufacturing, which can impact sensitive nutrients.

While this doesn’t make them “bad,” it does mean they’re not always the most straightforward or minimal way to deliver nutrients.

Powders and capsules generally require less processing, allowing for simpler formulations.

5. Gummies Are Marketed for Convenience — Not Always Quality

Gummies are incredibly popular because they’re:

• Easy to take

• Appealing in flavour and appearance

• Heavily marketed as “fun” wellness

But convenience doesn’t always align with ingredient quality.

That’s why at Luthco, we always encourage people to look past the front label and check what’s actually inside.

Are Gummies Ever Okay?

Absolutely — and for some people, they’re the most realistic option.

The key is knowing what you’re choosing and reading the ingredients carefully.

If you do choose gummies, look for:

• Clearly labelled ingredients

• No artificial colours or flavours

• Minimal sweeteners

• Transparent sourcing

The Luthco Approach: Clean, Simple, Transparent

At Luthco, every product we stock is reviewed for:

• Ingredient quality

• Unnecessary additives

• Transparency and clarity

We don’t believe in fear-based wellness — just informed choices.

Gummies can have a place, but they shouldn’t be assumed to be the “healthiest” option just because they taste good.

Final Thought

Wellness doesn’t need to be sweet, colourful, or complicated.

Sometimes, the cleanest option is the simplest one.

And that’s exactly why we check every label — so you don’t have to