Vitamin B-50 | B-Complex | 100 Veg Capsules | NOW Foods

NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 B-Complex

Are you looking for a broad B-complex in a single capsule? NOW Foods' Vitamin B-50 combines eight B vitamins with choline, PABA, and inositol. The formula contains vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, biotin, and vitamin B12, all in one vegetarian capsule. One jar contains 100 capsules.

What a B-Complex Is

B vitamins form a group of eight water-soluble vitamins often cited together because they work closely together in metabolism. They are also often found together in food, for example, in whole grains, legumes, meat, eggs, and green vegetables. Since they are water-soluble, your body stores them only to a limited extent, and a regular intake through diet is important. A B-complex combines these vitamins into a single product rather than taking them separately. This product also adds three substances often associated with B vitamins: choline, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), and inositol. Historically, vitamin B was first thought to be a single substance until it became clear that it was actually a whole group of different vitamins. That's why they were assigned numbers, from B1 to B12, with some later given their own names or discontinued.

What a Capsule Contains

Per capsule, Vitamin B-50 provides, among other things, 50 mg of thiamine (B1), 50 mg of riboflavin (B2), 50 mg of niacin (B3), 50 mg of vitamin B6, and 50 mg of pantothenic acid (B5). Additionally, it contains 680 mcg DFE of folate, 50 mcg of vitamin B12, 50 mcg of biotin, 25 mg of choline, 25 mg of PABA, and 25 mg of inositol. The name B-50 refers to this dosage of approximately 50 mg or 50 mcg for most B vitamins. This is therefore a highly dosed complex: for several B vitamins, the amount is largely above the daily reference intake, which is clearly shown in the label table. Since B vitamins are water-soluble, the body largely excretes an excess; it is still wise to monitor your total intake with highly dosed complexes.

What B Vitamins Contribute To

Several B vitamins in this formula contribute to normal energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 also contribute to reducing fatigue. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal skin, and pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance. Riboflavin and niacin also contribute to normal energy metabolism, and folate contributes to normal red blood cell formation. The complete list of approved health claims per vitamin can be found further down this page.

Vegetarian Capsules

The capsules are plant-based, made from hypromellose, and do not contain gelatin. Besides the vitamins, they contain only a few functional excipients, such as microcrystalline cellulose and silicon dioxide. Since everything is in one capsule, you keep your routine simple rather than combining several separate B vitamins. A B-complex like this is often chosen by people who prefer to supplement their B vitamins all at once rather than with separate products, for example, in cases of a less varied diet or a busy life. In summary: a broad and highly dosed B-complex from a reputable brand known for its clear labels and controlled production.