The Solgar Megasorb B-Complex "50" is a dietary supplement in tablets, with a powerful and balanced complex of B vitamins. Each tablet provides 50mg of thiamine, 55mg of riboflavin, 50mg of niacin, 50mg of pantothenic acid, 55mg of vitamin B6, 400µg of folic acid, 50µg of vitamin B12, and 50µg of biotin, along with inositol, choline, panthetin, and soy lecithin. The package contains 50 tablets.
It is aimed at adults who want the entire B complex in one daily dose at a high potency. The number 50 in the name refers precisely to this, the 50mg that form the core dose of most of the vitamins in the formula.
The eight B vitamins in the complex are water-soluble and share a common role: they function as coenzymes, that is, as essential assistants to enzymes that catalyze metabolic reactions. Thiamine participates in carbohydrate metabolism, riboflavin and niacin in electron transport, pantothenic acid in the synthesis of coenzyme A, vitamin B6 in amino acid metabolism, while folic acid and B12 cooperate in homocysteine metabolism and hematopoiesis. Because these pathways intersect, taking them together is more logical than individually.
The term Megasorb refers to the composition of the tablet. Vitamin B6 is given as pyridoxine hydrochloride and as 5-phosphopyridoxal, that is, in the form in which the molecule already acts as a coenzyme. Similarly, riboflavin is also given as sodium 5-phosphoriboflavin. The formula is supplemented with soy lecithin and panthetin, the form of pantothenic acid that is closest to coenzyme A. Because B vitamins are water-soluble, the body does not store them over long periods and the excess is excreted in the urine, which often takes on a strong yellow color due to riboflavin.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the formula is associated with the following points.
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. The following are the official, approved formulations.
Inositol, panthetin and soy lecithin are included in the composition but do not have an approved health claim, so they are mentioned here only as ingredients.
It suits adults with a demanding schedule and a sense of fatigue, who want to cover the entire B complex without buying eight different preparations. It is of interest to those who follow a restrictive diet, as several B vitamins mainly come from animal foods and whole grains. It is also an option for people who systematically consume alcohol or coffee, factors that affect the nutritional status of B vitamins. The formula is vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
It is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. It is not intended for the prevention or treatment of any disease. Caution for those with soy allergy, as the composition contains soy lecithin.
Main ingredients: per tablet, thiamine (B1) 50mg (4545% DV), riboflavin (B2) 55mg (3928%), niacin (B3) 50mg (313%), pantothenic acid (B5) 50mg (833%), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride and 5-phosphopyridoxal) 55mg (3928%), folic acid 400µg (200%), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 50µg (2000%), D-biotin 50µg (100%), inositol 50mg, soy lecithin 50mg, choline (triglyceride) 21mg, panthetin 5mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, dibasic phosphate, mannitol, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, tablet coating (hypromellose, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil and coconut oil).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten and dairy products. Free of preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, lactose-free.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet daily, preferably with meals.
With one tablet a day, the 50-tablet package lasts for 50 days, that is, about one month and three weeks. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It refers to the 50mg that form the core dose of most of the B vitamins in the formula, such as thiamine, niacin, and pantothenic acid.
It is a normal and harmless effect of riboflavin, which is excreted in the urine in high doses.
It is the name of the specific formula, which provides certain vitamins in their active coenzyme forms, such as 5-phosphopyridoxal and 5-phosphoriboflavin.
Yes, it contains 50mg of soy lecithin per tablet. It is not suitable for those with soy allergy.
Here the composition is exclusively of B vitamins at high potency, with the addition of inositol, choline, and panthetin, without ascorbic acid.
With a meal, usually in the morning or at noon. Some prefer to avoid taking it late in the evening.
B vitamins are water-soluble and are not stored to a significant extent, so regular daily intake makes sense.
Yes. The producer states it is Vegan and Vegetarian, without dairy and lactose.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Nestlé Hellas A.E.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Key ingredients: per tablet, thiamine (B1) 50mg (4545% DV), riboflavin (B2) 55mg (3928%), niacin (B3) 50mg (313%), pantothenic acid (B5) 50mg (833%), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal 5-phosphate) 55mg (3928%), folic acid 400μg (200%), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 50μg (2000%), D-biotin 50μg (100%), inositol 50mg, soy lecithin 50mg, choline (bitartrate) 21mg, panthetin 5mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, dibasic phosphate, mannitol, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, tablet coating (hypromellose, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil and coconut oil).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten and dairy products. Free from preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, lactose-free.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet daily, preferably with meals.
With one tablet per day, the 50 tablet pack lasts for 50 days, approximately one month and three weeks. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. The composition contains soy lecithin. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
