CBD Gummies vs. Capsules — What's The Difference?

The number of CBD products available is growing by the day, and there’s something you should know:

Virtually all of them work.

That’s the good news. The more nuanced news is that some products may work better for you than others. CBD gummies and CBD capsules may share the same active ingredient, but they can still have totally different effects. Here’s how to find what’s best for you. 

• CBD Gummies 101
• Gummies vs. Capsules
• Gummie vs. Capsule Absorption
• When & Why Gummies are the Best Choice
• When & Why Capsules are the Best Choice

CBD Gummies 101

If you’re new to the CBD scene (welcome!) you couldn’t be blamed for wondering why BD-infused gummies exist in the first place. Aren’t gummies, like, for kids?

Well, yes..but that doesn’t mean they can’t be for adults too. Gummies make taking CBD fun, and they might just make you feel like a kid again — both mentally and in terms of their energizing, inflammation-relieving effects.   

CBD gummies are also super convenient. Know you need 25 milligrams of CBD per day? Great! Get things on autopilot by setting a single CBD gummy alongside the rest of the vitamins/supplements you take in the morning (if you don’t take other supplements, you could always add in some supplemental CBD).

And don’t let the playful appearances and fruity flavors fool you — CBD gummies can pack a serious punch. Our customers report experiencing the best type of mental upliftment: “focus and calm[ness] without any negative side effects.”

Gummies vs. Capsules

We’ve already gone over the major similarity between gummies and capsules (you know, that they both contain CBD). So now let’s look at the differences. 

While CBD gummies are classified firmly in “edibles” territory, CBD capsules are different. They’re basically CBD oil in a pill form; instead of measuring out your daily dose, this oil is pre-measured, encapsulated, and placed into an especially convenient form. 

Gummy vs. Capsule Absorption

Picture this: it’s 6 pm...time to relax. You take a CBD gummy and your friend, who’s also a CBD enthusiast, takes a capsule. Who’s going to feel better first?

That depends on your respective biochemistry, metabolism, and likely several other factors — but all else being equal, you will. That’s because your CBD gummy started getting absorbed the moment you first bit into it, while your friend’s CBD capsule won’t reach the bloodstream until it’s dissolved by the stomach many minutes later. 

Both delivery methods should provide a long-lasting effect, however, courtesy of liver metabolism. And both methods are theoretically ideal for people who want to use CBD to optimize their gut health. Both CBD and CBG are powerfully anti-bacterial, after all. 

When & Why Gummies are the Best Choice

Not sold on the goodness of CBD gummies yet? If you can relate to any of the following qualities, you probably should be...

• Love tasty things
• Need lasting relief
• Want to simplify your CBD routine
• Want to take your CBD along with you
• Want to sleep better at night (try our melatonin-infused gummies for that)

When & Why Capsules are the Best Choice

On the other hand, who’s to say that capsules won’t become your favorite way to take CBD? We don’t want to rule anything out, so consider caps if you:

• Need lasting relief
• Are trying to avoid sugar
• Want to simplify your CBD routine
• Like the medicinal feel of a capsule
• You want high-dose CBD without the calories

If you can relate to all of the above points for both gummies and capsules, don’t worry — there’s a simple solution. You can always try taking them both! What we would do is take a capsule or two in the morning, feel good all day, and then take a melatonin-infused gummy at night...but the possibilities are virtually endless. Good thing variety is the spice of life.