


Life Extension Complete B-Complex (BioActive Complete B-Complex) is a food supplement in vegetarian capsules that combines the eight B vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2, including riboflavin 5'-phosphate), niacin (B3, as nicotinamide and nicotinic acid), vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate), folate as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, biotin and pantothenic acid. It also contains inositol and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid).
Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12 and pantothenic acid contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and biotin contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system.
The manufacturer's serving is 2 capsules per day, with food. Please note that this serving provides 100 mg of vitamin B6, far above the tolerable upper intake level set by EFSA (12 mg/day), and that part of the niacin is in the form of nicotinic acid, which may cause flushing.
60 capsules per pack (30 servings).
Take 2 capsules per day with food. Taking them with a meal may reduce niacin-related flushing.
Directions as indicated by the manufacturer Life Extension.
| Nutrition Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving: 2 capsules | Servings per pack: 30 | ||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT | PER SERVING (2 capsules) | % NRV* |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamin hydrochloride) | 100 mg | 9,091% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (as riboflavin and riboflavin 5'-phosphate) | 75 mg | 5,357% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) (as nicotinamide and nicotinic acid) | 100 mg | 625% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate) | 100 mg | 7,143% |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate; 680 µg DFE) | 400 µg | 200% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 300 µg | 12,000% |
| Biotin | 1000 µg | 2,000% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (as calcium D-pantothenate) | 500 mg | 8,333% |
| Calcium (from calcium D-pantothenate and dicalcium phosphate) | 50 mg | 6% |
| Inositol | 100 mg | † |
| PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) | 50 mg | † |
*NRV: thiamin 1.1 mg; riboflavin 1.4 mg; niacin 16 mg; vitamin B6 1.4 mg; folate 200 µg; vitamin B12 2.5 µg; biotin 50 µg; pantothenic acid 6 mg; calcium 800 mg. † NRV not established. DFE = dietary folate equivalents.
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, purified water, silica.
✔ Vegetarian · ✔ Non-GMO
Per serving (2 capsules): thiamin 100 mg, riboflavin 75 mg, niacin 100 mg, vitamin B6 100 mg, folate 400 µg (680 µg DFE), vitamin B12 300 µg, biotin 1000 µg, pantothenic acid 500 mg, calcium 50 mg, inositol 100 mg and PABA 50 mg.
Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12 and pantothenic acid contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
The manufacturer recommends 2 capsules per day with food. As this serving provides 100 mg of vitamin B6 (above EFSA's 12 mg/day limit), talk to a healthcare professional before use, especially long term.
Yes. Part of the niacin is in the form of nicotinic acid, which may cause temporary flushing, itching or gastric discomfort. Taking it with food may reduce this effect.
