What is the science behind the gummies? Does it absorb faster? Is it like sublingual effectiveness?
Not sure there are gummy gear oral studies
Anecdotally, it hits me much faster when taken sublingually than a pill.
“Science,”
- who needs it anyway?
Gummies aren’t just a novelty dosage form—they can offer functional advantages depending on how they’re formulated. While gelatin itself breaks down easily in the gut and doesn’t act as a true carrier, the real value of gummies comes from the surrounding matrix. Because they’re chewed and held in the mouth, there’s potential for limited buccal absorption before first-pass metabolism. Many gummies also include lipids, emulsifiers, or buffering agents that can improve the bioavailability of certain oral compounds, especially fat-soluble ones, by enhancing dispersion, bile stimulation, or stability in early digestion. That said, gummies aren’t inherently more bioavailable than capsules or liquids, and any “booster” effect is formulation-dependent rather than gelatin-dependent—but when designed correctly, they can absolutely add value beyond simple delivery.
This can absolutely hold true even for something as stubborn as an oral 17a compound, which could realistically see improved outcomes from a gum- or gummy-based delivery matrix when the formulation is built to enhance absorption rather than merely provide flavor or convenience.
Creatine gummies are a good example of where the format falls apart: while they technically can work, creatine’s poor solubility, risk of degradation in a gummy matrix, and the widespread underdosing by many companies make it a poor candidate for this delivery form in practice.
Marathon isn’t going to cut corners on formulation, and the gummy format isn’t a novelty gimmick by any stretch.
Bottom line is the gummies are the real deal.