The Solgar Vitamin B-Complex «50» is a dietary supplement in high potency plant capsules, with 50mg of most B vitamins per capsule, along with folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, inositol and choline. The package contains 100 phytocapsules and the formula is suitable for vegans.
It is aimed at adults with a busy schedule and a sense of fatigue, those who follow a plant-based diet, and people who prefer to cover the entire B complex with one daily intake instead of multiple separate formulations.
The B vitamins do not have a common chemical structure. What unites them is their role: they all function as coenzymes, that is, as essential assistants to enzymes that drive metabolic reactions. Thiamine enters carbohydrate metabolism, riboflavin and niacin become electron carriers, pantothenic acid forms coenzyme A, B6 handles amino acids, and B12 with folic acid collaborate in the carbon cycle and homocysteine metabolism.
Because these pathways constantly intersect, the lack of one affects the function of the others. This is why B complexes remain so popular compared to taking a single vitamin, unless there is a diagnosed specific deficiency. They are water-soluble, not stored to a significant extent, and excess is excreted, so daily intake matters.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, B-Complex «50» is described as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer and correspond to approved health claims of the individual vitamins.
It suits adults with many hours of work and a feeling of fatigue in everyday life. It suits vegans and vegetarians, as B12 is found almost exclusively in animal foods and the product is declared suitable for vegans. It also suits those who want to simplify their shelf, replacing many individual B formulations with one. This is a dietary supplement. It does not replace medical diagnosis or medication, and for diagnosed deficiency, laboratory testing and medical guidance are required.
Main ingredients: Per 1 phytocapsule: Thiamine (B1) 50mg (4545% DV), Riboflavin (B2) 50mg (3571% DV), Niacin (B3) 50mg (313% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) 50mg (833% DV), Vitamin B6 50mg (3571% DV), Folic acid 400μg (200% DV), Vitamin B12 50μg (2000% DV), D-Biotin (B7) 50μg (100% DV), Inositol 50mg, Choline 21mg.
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), vegetable base powder (fucoid, alpha-alpha, acerola extract, parsley, watercress, wild strawberry fruits).**
Free of: Sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, soy, yeast, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: Adults, one (1) phytocapsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the package of 100 phytocapsules is sufficient for 100 days of use, that is, for more than three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Long-term intake of this amount of vitamin B6 may cause tingling and numbness in the extremities, so discuss the duration of use with your pharmacist. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications or have health problems, consult your doctor before use. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
That most of the B vitamins in the composition are in a 50mg dose per capsule. Folic acid, B12 and biotin are measured in micrograms.
It is riboflavin, which has a natural yellow color. This is a normal and harmless phenomenon.
Yes. The capsule is of plant origin and the manufacturer states that the product is suitable for vegans.
With one capsule per day, the 100 phytocapsules cover 100 days. The product is also available in a 50 phytocapsule package.
The composition already contains 50μg B12. Before adding another supplement with common ingredients, ask your pharmacist.
With a meal, ideally earlier in the day, as many prefer to take the B complex in their morning meal.
A mixture of plant materials, such as fucoid, alpha-alpha, acerola, parsley, watercress and wild strawberry fruits, that accompanies the formula.**
No. According to the manufacturer’s statement, the product does not contain wheat, gluten, soy, yeast or dairy.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Inositol does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of a human disease.
** Information on the herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Nestlé Hellas A.E.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients: Per 1 phytocapsule: Thiamine (B1) 50mg (4545% DV), Riboflavin (B2) 50mg (3571% DV), Niacin (B3) 50mg (313% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) 50mg (833% DV), Vitamin B6 50mg (3571% DV), Folic acid 400μg (200% DV), Vitamin B12 50μg (2000% DV), D-Biotin (B7) 50μg (100% DV), Inositol 50mg, Choline 21mg.
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), vegetable base powder (fucoid, alpha-alpha, acerola extract, parsley, watercress, wild strawberry fruits).
Free of: Sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, soy, yeast, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: vegetable capsules
Recommended dosage: Adults, one (1) phytocapsule daily, preferably with meal.
With one capsule per day, the package of 100 phytocapsules is sufficient for 100 days of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Long-term intake of this amount of vitamin B6 may cause tingling and numbness in the extremities, so discuss the duration of use with your pharmacist. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications, or have health problems, consult your doctor before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
