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B-Complex Plus

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4.8
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(399 ratings)
Thiamin 100 mg
Niacin 108 mg
Vitamin B6 16.7 mg
Riboflavin 12.7 mg
Vitamin B5 100 mg
Vitamin B12 400 mcg
Biotin 400 mcg
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Score85
Best suited to general health, with the clearest benefits coming from the disclosed active ingredients. The formula is narrower than a complete multivitamin and does not address minerals, vitamin D, or essential fats.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Energy
Heart Health
Cognitive Support
Cardiovascular Support
Hair Health
Metabolism Boost

Score 85

Best suited to general health, with the clearest benefits coming from the disclosed active ingredients. The formula is narrower than a complete multivitamin and does not address minerals, vitamin D, or essential fats.
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Analysis

The focused B-complex uses activated riboflavin and vitamin B6, methylfolate, and methylcobalamin with a long bottle supply. High niacin may cause flushing or other intolerance, though vitamin B6 is more restrained than in many high-potency formulas.

A focused B-complex strongly supports energy metabolism and helps cover several essential vitamin needs. Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, riboflavin phosphate, and pyridoxal phosphate improve the quality of key forms. The formula is narrower than a complete multivitamin and does not address minerals, vitamin D, or essential fats.

Active folate, methylcobalamin, and partly active B6 and riboflavin provide a good neurotransmitter-cofactor foundation. Benefit is most plausible when B-vitamin status is low. No adaptogen, fatty acid, or direct neurotransmitter precursor broadens the mood mechanism.

Who is it for
  • People seeking general health support
  • People seeking energy support
  • People seeking heart health support
Best for
  • General Health
  • Energy
  • Heart Health

Pros

  • The focused B-complex uses activated riboflavin and vitamin B6, methylfolate, and methylcobalamin with a long bottle supply.
  • High niacin may cause flushing or other intolerance, though vitamin B6 is more restrained than in many high-potency formulas.
  • A focused B-complex strongly supports energy metabolism and helps cover several essential vitamin needs.
  • Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, riboflavin phosphate, and pyridoxal phosphate improve the quality of key forms.
  • Within its B-vitamin scope, the doses are clear and the ingredient list is well controlled.

Cons

  • The formula is narrower than a complete multivitamin and does not address minerals, vitamin D, or essential fats.
  • The formula does not provide caffeine, creatine, a full magnesium serving, or a well-dosed adaptogen for acute or multi-pathway effects.
  • Repeated form listings add some redundancy, but the selected pathway has good depth.
  • The formula does not include choline, omega-3 fats, circulation support, or a direct memory ingredient.
  • Biotin is modest for hair-focused use, and the formula lacks zinc, iron, structural amino acids, or hormonal support.

Warnings

  • It does not address lipids, vascular tone, or cardiac mitochondrial energy.
  • The formula remains narrow and does not address lipids, nitric oxide, rhythm, or cardiac energy directly.

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

Riboflavin phosphate, P-5-P, methylfolate, and methylcobalamin are well-regarded active forms. Vitamin B6 is comparatively restrained, though the niacin amount is still elevated.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Listed active amounts are clear without a hidden proprietary dose. Complete directions and inactive-ingredient details remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The aggregate rating and its volume provide a favorable top-level signal. Missing experience details prevent assessment of repeated complaints or purpose-specific satisfaction.

Value for money

91 Highest impact

High-quality forms and a large package provide excellent formula-to-cost value. The nutrient forms and focused composition support a strong formula-to-cost balance.

Report analysis

Goals

General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA Formula Quality
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 400 mcg

A focused B-complex strongly supports energy metabolism and helps cover several essential vitamin needs. Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, riboflavin phosphate, and pyridoxal phosphate improve the quality of key forms.

The formula is narrower than a complete multivitamin and does not address minerals, vitamin D, or essential fats. Within its B-vitamin scope, the doses are clear and the ingredient list is well controlled.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Vitamin B12 Adverse 66 studies
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin B5 · 100 mgRiboflavin · 12.7 mgThiamin · 100 mgVitamin B12 · 400 mcg

A concentrated B-complex directly supports the cofactor needs of cellular energy metabolism. High thiamin and pantothenate with complementary B vitamins provide meaningful metabolic depth.

The formula does not provide caffeine, creatine, a full magnesium serving, or a well-dosed adaptogen for acute or multi-pathway effects. It is a coherent nutrient-based option rather than a fast-acting energy product.

Study evidence
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin B12 · 400 mcgVitamin B6 · 16.7 mgFolate · 667 mcg DFE

Metafolin, methylcobalamin, active riboflavin, and partly active vitamin B6 support homocysteine metabolism. The B-complex provides meaningful amounts with strong form disclosure.

It does not address lipids, vascular tone, or cardiac mitochondrial energy. Repeated form listings add some redundancy, but the selected pathway has good depth.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 116 studies
Vitamin B12 No effect 42 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 44 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
C- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Thiamin · 100 mgVitamin B6 · 16.7 mgFolate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 400 mcg

High-potency thiamin, methylcobalamin, active folate, P-5-P, and riboflavin phosphate provide a strong B-vitamin foundation for brain energy and neurotransmitter metabolism. The forms and amounts are unusually transparent for a compact B-complex.

The formula does not include choline, omega-3 fats, circulation support, or a direct memory ingredient. Its cognitive value is therefore strongest for correcting B-vitamin gaps rather than producing a nootropic effect in well-nourished users.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 68 studies
Thiamin Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin B12 Disputed 84 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 17 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin B12 · 400 mcgVitamin B6 · 16.7 mgFolate · 667 mcg DFENiacin · 108 mg

Active folate, methylcobalamin, and partly active B6 form a useful homocysteine-support trio. The niacin forms favor low-flush general nutrition rather than the high-dose nicotinic-acid approach used for lipid effects.

Premium B-vitamin forms and full disclosure strengthen quality. The formula remains narrow and does not address lipids, nitric oxide, rhythm, or cardiac energy directly.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 93 studies
Niacin Supportive 136 studies
Vitamin B12 No effect 33 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Biotin · 400 mcg

Biotin, methylfolate, methylcobalamin, and active B6 support rapid cell turnover and basic keratin metabolism. The focused B-complex is most relevant when a nutritional gap contributes to hair changes.

Active vitamin forms and a simple one-capsule serving are strengths. Biotin is modest for hair-focused use, and the formula lacks zinc, iron, structural amino acids, or hormonal support.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Vitamin B12 Disputed 17 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1)
100 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate, Vitamin B2, Activated)
12.7 mg
Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate, Niacinamide)
108 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
16.7 mg
Folate (Metafolin)
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
400 mcg
Biotin
400 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5)
100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Thiamine hydrochloride is a standard form delivered at a high-potency 100 mg dose. The capsule format is conventional, and the amount is clearly disclosed. A low serving cost and substantial dose make this B-complex highly efficient for thiamin.

B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Inositol hexanicotinate and niacinamide provide clearly disclosed, low-flush niacin forms for general B-complex use. The 108 mg labeled amount reaches the preferred niacinamide range, but the capsule adds no special release technology. Its serving cost sits in the middle value band for an inositol hexanicotinate formula.

C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The blend combines active pyridoxal 5-phosphate with synthetic pyridoxine hydrochloride. The 16.7 mg serving sits within the preferred range and below the chronic neuropathy ceiling. Value is good for a B-complex using a partly active B6 blend.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Cobalamin deficiency: clinical picture and radiological findings.
    Briani C; Dalla Torre C; Citton V; Manara R; Pompanin S; Binotto G; Adami F · Nutrients · 2014
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  2. Vitamin B12 Supplementation: Is More Always Better?
    Yepes-Calderón M; Doorenbos CSE; Stegmann ME; Touw DJ; Harmsen HJM; Heiner-Fokkema MR; van Spronsen FJ; Corpeleijn E; Bakker SJL · Nutrients · 2026
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  3. Physicochemical properties of and volatile compounds in riboflavin fortified cloudy apple juice; study of its effect on job fatigue among Egyptian construction workers.
    Fouad S; Ibrahim GE; Hussein AMS; Ibrahim FA; El Gendy A · Heliyon · 2021
    Non-randomized trialEnergy forRiboflavin
  4. Vitamin B status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Heap LC; Peters TJ; Wessely S · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 1999
    Case-control study30 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  5. Subjective well-being in older adults: folate and vitamin B12 independently predict positive affect.
    Edney LC; Burns NR; Danthiir V · The British journal of nutrition · 2016
    Cohort study391 participantsMood Support forVitamin B12
  6. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of folate and vitamin B12 for depression.
    Almeida OP; Ford AH; Flicker L · International psychogeriatrics · 2016
    Meta-analysis11 studies pooledMood Support forVitamin B12
  7. Can Vitamin B6 Help to Prevent Postpartum Depression? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Khodadad M; Bahadoran P; Kheirabadi GR; Sabzghabaee AM · International journal of preventive medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial81 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
  8. Effect of vitamin B6 on pain, disease severity, and psychological profile of fibromyalgia patients; a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial.
    Ghavidel-Parsa B; Naeimi A; Gharibpoor F; Sattari N; Jafari A; Masooleh IS; Montazeri A · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022
    Randomized trial90 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
  9. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  10. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  11. Cobalamin deficiency with and without neurologic abnormalities: differences in homocysteine and methionine metabolism.
    Carmel R; Melnyk S; James SJ · Blood · 2003
    Observational study39 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B12
  12. Vitamin B12 and Folate Concentrations in Recent-onset Type 2 Diabetes and the Effect of Metformin Treatment.
    Kanti G; Anadol-Schmitz E; Bobrov P; Strassburger K; Kahl S; Zaharia OP; Sarabhai T; Karusheva Y; Burkart V; Markgraf DF; Trenkamp S; Ziegler D; Szendroedi J; Roden M; GDS Group · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2021
    Cross-sectional study249 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B12
  13. Influence of oral contraceptives, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and tryptophan on carbohydrate metabolism.
    Adams PW; Wynn V; Folkard J; Seed M · Lancet (London, England) · 1976
    Clinical trial46 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B6
  14. Vitamin B6 repletion in cirrhosis with oral pyridoxine: failure to improve amino acid metabolism.
    Henderson JM; Scott SS; Merrill AH; Hollins B; Kutner MH · Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) · 1989
    Single-arm trial8 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B6
  15. Anaemia during pregnancy: could riboflavin deficiency be implicated?
    Duffy B; McNulty H; Ward M; Pentieva K · The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society · 2026
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
  16. Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa.
    Capo-chichi CD; Guéant JL; Lefebvre E; Bennani N; Lorentz E; Vidailhet C; Vidailhet M · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1999
    Clinical trial34 participantsMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
  17. Pantothenate synthetase is essential but not limiting for pantothenate biosynthesis in Arabidopsis.
    Jonczyk R; Ronconi S; Rychlik M; Genschel U · Plant molecular biology · 2008
    OtherMetabolism Boost forVitamin B5
  18. Physiological and performance responses to supplementation with thiamin and pantothenic acid derivatives.
    Webster MJ · European journal of applied physiology and occupational physiology · 1998
    Randomized trial6 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B5
  19. Associations of dietary folate, vitamin B6 and B12 intake with cardiovascular outcomes in 115664 participants: a large UK population-based cohort.
    Zhang B; Dong H; Xu Y; Xu D; Sun H; Han L · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study115,664 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  20. Folate, Homocysteine, and Adverse Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke.
    Shi M; Zheng J; Liu Y; Mao X; Wu X; Chu M; Niu H; Sun L; Chang X; He Y; Liu Y; Guo D; Zhang Y; Zhu Z; Zhao J · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2024
    Cohort study3,530 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  21. Effect of folic acid on endothelial function following acute myocardial infarction.
    Moens AL; Claeys MJ; Wuyts FL; Goovaerts I; Van Hertbruggen E; Wendelen LC; Van Hoof VO; Vrints CJ · The American journal of cardiology · 2007
    Randomized trial40 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  22. Folic acid enhances endothelial function and reduces blood pressure in smokers: a randomized controlled trial.
    Mangoni AA; Sherwood RA; Swift CG; Jackson SH · Journal of internal medicine · 2003
    Randomized trial24 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  23. 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the active form of folic acid, restores endothelial function in familial hypercholesterolemia.
    Verhaar MC; Wever RM; Kastelein JJ; van Dam T; Koomans HA; Rabelink TJ · Circulation · 1998
    Non-randomized trial20 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  24. The current state of niacin in cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic review and meta-regression.
    Lavigne PM; Karas RH · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis9,959 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  25. Effects of niacin on apo A1 and B levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Saboori S; Yousefi Rad E; Tammam J; Thondre PS; Coe S · The British journal of nutrition · 2024
    Meta-analysis12 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  26. Effect of lipid-lowering therapies on lipoprotein(a) levels: a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Xie S; Galimberti F; Olmastroni E; Carugo S; Catapano AL; Casula M; META-LIPID Group · Atherosclerosis · 2025
    Meta-analysis145,314 participants147 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  27. Extended-release niacin vs gemfibrozil for the treatment of low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Niaspan-Gemfibrozil Study Group.
    Guyton JR; Blazing MA; Hagar J; Kashyap ML; Knopp RH; McKenney JM; Nash DT; Nash SD · Archives of internal medicine · 2000
    Randomized trial173 participantsCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  28. Equivalent efficacy of a time-release form of niacin (Niaspan) given once-a-night versus plain niacin in the management of hyperlipidemia.
    Knopp RH; Alagona P; Davidson M; Goldberg AC; Kafonek SD; Kashyap M; Sprecher D; Superko HR; Jenkins S; Marcovina S · Metabolism: clinical and experimental · 1998
    Randomized trial223 participantsCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  29. Vitamin B12 Status and Cardiovascular Risk: Novel Insights from NMR-Based Lipoprotein Profiling in 20,665 Adults.
    Eken Y; Tekin N; Şahin F; Tay İ; Yıldırım Saral N; Serteser M; Baykal AT · Journal of clinical medicine · 2026
    Cross-sectional study20,665 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin B12
  30. Pregnancy Metal Mixtures and Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Mid-Life: A Prospective U.S. Cohort Study.
    Zhang M; Aris IM; Cardenas A; Rifas-Shiman SL; Lin PD; Ngo LH; Oken E; Hivert MF; Juraschek SP · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2025
    Cohort study493 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  31. Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, and Diabetes as Metabolic Determinants of Cardiovascular Risk in Mexican Women.
    Ramirez-Villalobos MD; Monterrubio-Flores E; Marquez-Murillo M; Alcalde-Rabanal J; Shamah-Levy T; Perichart-Perera O; Macias-Morales N; Campos-Nonato I · Nutrients · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,197 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  32. Impact of serum vitamin (Vitamin D, Vitamin B12) and trace element (Fe, Zn, Cu) levels on major adverse cardiovascular events and poor prognosis in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.
    Wang C; Liu D; Tang M; Liu J; Ma Y · Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2026
    Cohort study202 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  33. Vasoplegic syndrome after cardiovascular surgery: A review of pathophysiology and outcome-oriented therapeutic management.
    Datt V; Wadhhwa R; Sharma V; Virmani S; Minhas HS; Malik S · Journal of cardiac surgery · 2021
    Systematic reviewCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  34. Association between serum pyridoxal 5'-phosphate levels and all-cause, cardiovascular mortality, and cardiovascular disease in adults: a population-based cohort study.
    Xuan C; Liu RH; Zhao C; Li J; Zhou TT; Tian QW; He GW · Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2024
    Cohort studyCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  35. Folate and vitamin B6 rapidly normalize endothelial dysfunction in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
    MacKenzie KE; Wiltshire EJ; Gent R; Hirte C; Piotto L; Couper JJ · Pediatrics · 2006
    Randomized trial124 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  36. Pyridoxine improves endothelial function in cardiac transplant recipients.
    Miner SE; Cole DE; Evrovski J; Forrest Q; Hutchison S; Holmes K; Ross HJ · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2001
    Randomized trial31 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  37. Folate and vitamin B6 from diet and supplements in relation to risk of coronary heart disease among women.
    Rimm EB; Willett WC; Hu FB; Sampson L; Colditz GA; Manson JE; Hennekens C; Stampfer MJ · JAMA · 1998
    Cohort study80,082 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin B6
  38. Efficacy and safety of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (MC-1) in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the MEND-CABG II randomized clinical trial.
    MEND-CABG II Investigators; Alexander JH; Emery RW; Carrier M; Ellis SJ; Mehta RH; Hasselblad V; Menasche P; Khalil A; Cote R; Bennett-Guerrero E; Mack MJ; Schuler G; Harrington RA; Tardif JC · JAMA · 2008
    Randomized trial3,023 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  39. Effects of 6-Month Folic Acid Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Blood Biomarkers in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial in China.
    Ma F; Wu T; Zhao J; Han F; Marseglia A; Liu H; Huang G · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2017
    Randomized trial180 participantsCognitive Support forFolate
  40. Serum folate and B12 levels in association with cognitive impairment among seniors: results from the VELESTINO study in Greece and meta-analysis.
    Michelakos T; Kousoulis AA; Katsiardanis K; Dessypris N; Anastasiou A; Katsiardani KP; Kanavidis P; Stefanadis C; Papadopoulos FC; Petridou ET · Journal of aging and health · 2013
    Meta-analysis8,122 participants9 studies pooledCognitive Support forFolate
  41. B vitamins and prevention of cognitive decline and incident dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Wang Z; Zhu W; Xing Y; Jia J; Tang Y · Nutrition reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis46,175 participants95 studies pooledCognitive Support forFolate
  42. Homocysteine and folate as risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
    Ravaglia G; Forti P; Maioli F; Martelli M; Servadei L; Brunetti N; Porcellini E; Licastro F · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2005
    Cohort study816 participantsCognitive Support forFolate
  43. Folate mediates cognitive impairment of aged people with periodontitis.
    Liu F; Liu Y; Feng Y; Zhao J; Wang M; Ye M; Zhang Y; Gan X; Pan Q; Shen J · Nutritional neuroscience · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,966 participantsCognitive Support forFolate
  44. Thiamine supplementation holds neurocognitive benefits for breastfed infants during the first year of life.
    Measelle JR; Baldwin DA; Gallant J; Chan K; Green TJ; Wieringa FT; Borath M; Prak S; Hampel D; Shahab-Ferdows S; Allen LH; Kroeun H; Whitfield KC · Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2021
    Randomized trial335 participantsCognitive Support forThiamin
  45. What is the impact of thiamine deficiency on cognitive function in patients with alcohol use disorder? - A systematic review.
    Teixeira J; Pereira I; Castanho M; Simões do Couto F · European journal of internal medicine · 2025
    Systematic reviewCognitive Support forThiamin
  46. Association between dietary vitamin B1 intake and cognitive function among older adults: a cross-sectional study.
    Jia W; Wang H; Li C; Shi J; Yong F; Jia H · Journal of translational medicine · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,422 participantsCognitive Support forThiamin
  47. Association of vitamin B1 intake with geriatric cognitive function: An analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011 to 2014.
    Ji K; Sun M; Hong Y; Li L; Wang X; Li C; Yang S; Du W; Xu K; Zhou H · Heliyon · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,896 participantsCognitive Support forThiamin
  48. A systematic review of treatments for alcohol-related cognitive impairment: lessons from the past and gaps for future interventions.
    Caballeria E; Oliveras C; Nuño L; Balcells-Oliveró M; Gual A; López-Pelayo H · Psychological medicine · 2021
    Systematic review26 studies pooledCognitive Support forThiamin
  49. Maternal Vitamin B12 Status During Pregnancy and Its Association With Outcomes of Pregnancy and Health of the Offspring: A Systematic Review and Implications for Policy in India.
    Behere RV; Deshmukh AS; Otiv S; Gupte MD; Yajnik CS · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2021
    Systematic review46 studies pooledCognitive Support forVitamin B12
  50. Effect of Maternal Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Outcomes in South Indian Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Thomas S; Thomas T; Bosch RJ; Ramthal A; Bellinger DC; Kurpad AV; Duggan CP; Srinivasan K · Maternal and child health journal · 2019
    Randomized trial218 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B12
  51. Effects of Folic Acid and Vitamin B12, Alone and in Combination on Cognitive Function and Inflammatory Factors in the Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Single-blind Experimental Design.
    Ma F; Zhou X; Li Q; Zhao J; Song A; An P; Du Y; Xu W; Huang G · Current Alzheimer research · 2020
    Randomized trial240 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B12
  52. Vitamin B12 supplementation improves cognitive function in middle aged and elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
    Zhou L; Bai X; Huang J; Tan Y; Yang Q · Nutricion hospitalaria · 2023
    Randomized trial115 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B12
  53. Prenatal vitamin B12 status and cognitive functioning in children at 4 years of age: The ECLIPSES Study.
    Cruz-Rodríguez J; Canals-Sans J; Hernández-Martínez C; Voltas-Moreso N; Arija V · Maternal & child nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study249 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B12
  54. Safety and Efficacy of High-Dose Vitamin B6 as an Adjunctive Treatment for Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia in Male Patients With Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia.
    Zhuo C; Xu Y; Wang H; Fang T; Chen J; Zhou C; Li Q; Liu J; Xu S; Yao C; Yang W; Yang A; Li B; Chen Y; Tian H; Lin C · Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021
    Randomized trial200 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  55. Associations between dietary B vitamin intakes and cognitive function among elderly individuals: An observational study.
    Chen Q; Huang J; Shi X; Peng Y; Chen A; Huang L; Zhang Y; Chen X · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2025
    Cross-sectional study2,716 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  56. Lower Plasma Vitamin B-6 is Associated with 2-Year Cognitive Decline in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study.
    Palacios N; Scott T; Sahasrabudhe N; Gao X; Tucker KL · The Journal of nutrition · 2020
    Cohort study949 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  57. Lower water-soluble vitamins and higher homocysteine are associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
    Zhang C; Hu Y; Cao X; Deng Y; Wang Y; Guan M; Wu X; Jiang H · Scientific reports · 2025
    Cohort study926 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  58. Associations of one-carbon metabolism, related B-vitamins and ApoE genotype with cognitive function in older adults: identification of a novel gene-nutrient interaction.
    Gordon S; Hoey L; McNulty H; Keenan J; Pangilinan F; Brody LC; Ward M; Strain JJ; McAnena L; McCann A; Molloy AM; Cunningham C; McCarroll K; Hughes CF · BMC medicine · 2025
    Observational study4,553 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  59. Influence of thiamin supplementation on the health and general well-being of an elderly Irish population with marginal thiamin deficiency.
    Smidt LJ; Cremin FM; Grivetti LE; Clifford AJ · Journal of gerontology · 1991
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  60. Randomised clinical trial: high-dose oral thiamine versus placebo for chronic fatigue in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Rud CL; Dahlerup JF · Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2021
    Randomized trial40 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  61. Dietary reference values for thiamin.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA); Turck D; Bresson JL; Burlingame B; Dean T; Fairweather-Tait S; Heinonen M; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Naska A; Nowicka G; Pentieva K; Sanz Y; Siani A; Sjödin A; Stern M; Tomé D; Van Loveren H; Vinceti M; Willatts P; Lamberg-Allardt C; Przyrembel H; Tetens I; Gudelj Rakic J; Ioannidou S; de Sesmaisons-Lecarré A; Forss AC; Neuhäuser-Berthold M · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEnergy forThiamin
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    Case-control study985 participantsHeart Health forVitamin B6
  93. Disorders of flavin adenine dinucleotide metabolism: MADD and related deficiencies.
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    Systematic reviewMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
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    Non-randomized trial34 participantsMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
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    Systematic review381 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
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    Cohort study4,746 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B12
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    Guideline / consensusMetabolism Boost forVitamin B12
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    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forVitamin B12
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    Clinical trialMetabolism Boost forVitamin B6
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    Meta-analysis26,275 participants15 studies pooledMood Support forFolate
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    Meta-analysis11 studies pooledMood Support forFolate
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    Cohort study336 participantsMood Support forVitamin B12
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    Systematic review24 studies pooledMood Support forVitamin B12
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    Observational study17,732 participantsMood Support forVitamin B12 Mood Support forVitamin B6
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    Randomized trial267 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
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    Cross-sectional study24,683 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
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    Cohort study88 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6