Is Sugar Hiding in Your Supplements? What to Watch For and How to Choose Better

When you think of sugar, your mind probably goes to candy bars, soda, or maybe that extra scoop of ice cream. But there’s one place sugar may be sneaking into your wellness routine—and it’s a place many don’t think to check: your supplements.

While supplements are designed to support your health, not all of them are created with your whole-body wellness in mind. And for those of us actively working to reduce unnecessary sugars in our diet, it’s important to recognize that some supplements—especially gummies, chews, and liquids—may contain hidden sugars that aren’t immediately obvious.

Let’s break down where these sweeteners might be hiding, how to spot them, and why Redd Remedies chooses to keep sugar out of our capsule formulas—as part of our Purity Promise to you.

Why Sugar Shows Up in Supplements

Gummy vitamins, chewables, and powders often rely on added sugars to enhance flavor or improve texture. While this might make supplements more palatable—especially for kids or adults who dislike swallowing pills—it also means you're getting extra ingredients your body doesn’t need.

Sugar may be included in:

• Gummy vitamins
• Chewable tablets
• Liquid extracts
• Powdered drink mixes

These formats are especially common for multivitamins, sleep aids, and immune support blends.

But here's the thing: your supplement should be supporting your health, not adding to your sugar intake. Even "natural" sweeteners like honey, agave, or fruit juice concentrates still impact your blood sugar—and over time, they can add up.

What to Look For on Supplement Labels

The tricky part? Sugar doesn’t always go by the name “sugar.” In fact, it has over 50 aliases on labels.

When reviewing a supplement's “Other Ingredients” list, keep an eye out for terms like:

• Evaporated cane juice
• Dextrose
• Maltodextrin
• Syrup solids
• Fruit juice concentrate
• Agave nectar
• Tapioca syrup
• Brown rice syrup
• High-fructose corn syrup

It’s not uncommon for these ingredients to appear in children's vitamins, gummy-style immune formulas, or sleep chews. And because they’re often included in small amounts, they may not seem alarming at first glance—but for those of us reducing our sugar exposure, every bit matters.

Why Capsules Are a Smarter, Cleaner Choice

If you're looking to eliminate unnecessary sweeteners from your wellness routine, capsules are your cleanest bet.

Here’s why:

• No flavor masking required – Unlike gummies, capsules don’t need to “taste good,” so no sugar or syrup is needed to cover herbal or mineral flavors.
• Fewer filler ingredients – Capsules often contain just the active ingredients and a few blending ingredients so every capsules contains the right amounts.
• No artificial colors or flavors – Many chewables use synthetic colorants and flavoring agents that aren’t necessary in capsule form.

At Redd Remedies, we believe every ingredient should serve a purpose. That’s why all of our capsule formulas are crafted with no added sugar or sweeteners—ever.

Redd Remedies’ Purity Promise: No Sugar, No Shortcuts

Your health journey deserves honesty, transparency, and clean ingredients you can trust. That’s why we developed our Purity Promise, which ensures every capsule is:

• Free from sugar, artificial sweeteners, and unnecessary fillers
• Third-party tested for purity and potency
• Expertly crafted by a Master Herablist and made with premium herbs and nutrients—never watered down or cut corners

You’ll never find hidden sugars in our capsule formulas, because we know that what’s not in your supplement matters just as much as what is.

Take This to the Grocery Store

Label reading is your secret weapon. Whether you're shopping for supplements or snacks, take a moment to scan for sneaky sugar sources. The same names that hide in chewable vitamins often show up in “healthy” granola bars, plant-based yogurts, and protein shakes.

Keep this list of common sugar names on hand and remember: if a product needs to be sweet to be effective, it may not be doing your health any favors.

Final Thoughts: Choose Supplements That Align with Your Health Goals

If you're making the effort to live clean, eat well, and feel your best, don’t let hidden sugars undermine your progress. Choosing capsules over chewables can make a meaningful difference—especially when those capsules are crafted with integrity.

At Redd Remedies, we’re committed to helping you put your health in order—without compromise. Our supplements are a reflection of that commitment: pure, potent, and expertly crafted.