Elaine, thanks for your question. There is a space limit to how much we can put in a capsule. Since Fibro-Care Cal has so many good bone nutrients and organic minerals which take up a bit of space, we chose the tablet form to make the serving size easier for our customers. A tablet can be compressed as needed. Of note, all tablets undergo a disintegration test to make sure it will digest in optimal time. An ideal disintegration time ensures that you can digest the tablet and reap all the nutrient benefits!