The supplement you choose matters — but how it's delivered to your body matters just as much. A fish oil capsule and a fish oil gummy contain the same omega-3s but absorb at different rates, degrade at different speeds, and contain wildly different filler ingredients. This guide breaks down every major delivery format, the surprising history of how humans have been encapsulating medicine for 3,500 years, and a master table matching 40+ popular supplements to their optimal delivery method.