Ultimate B+C Complex

Ultimate B+C Complex

Solgar4.7 (896 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 90 servings
Goals

Product analysis

59 out of 100

Ultimate B+C Complex helps fill vitamin gaps that matter for normal energy use and immune function. Its many added ingredients make it more complicated than a basic vitamin supplement, without clearly established extra benefits.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality48

Several B-vitamin forms are clearly identified, with B5 providing a form-quality strength. Missing or uncertain forms across the other additions make the quality picture uneven.

Ingredient Transparency68

Amounts are disclosed throughout, and most ingredient forms are named. Seven forms and the composition details of two applicable mixtures are missing, limiting close comparisons.

Value For Money53

Vitamin C, riboflavin and B6 offer favorable value, while the small rutin contribution is costly. B5 and choline also compare less favorably, and value from several additions remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are favorable across several hundred reviews. They offer useful feedback without proving effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus54

The clearest use is filling nutritional gaps related to normal energy metabolism and immunity. The broad formula does not establish extra energy, faster calorie burning or routine detoxification.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.21
Customer rating
4.7 · 896 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 666 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B5 · 50 mgRiboflavin · 50 mgThiamin · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 50 mcgNiacin · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 50 mcgRiboflavin · 50 mgThiamin · 50 mgVitamin B5 · 50 mgVitamin B6 · 50 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Rutin Supportive 6 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 666 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin B6 · 50 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgCholine · 21 mgRiboflavin · 50 mg
Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
1000 mg 64
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
50 mg 76
Riboflavin
50 mg 72
Niacin (Niacinamide)
50 mg 73
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
50 mg 75
Folate
666 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
50 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
50 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5)
50 mg 70
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
21 mg 50
Inositol
50 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex
25 mg
Rose Hips
25 mg
Hesperidin
5 mg
Rutin
5 mg 67
Betaine (Betaine HCl)
15 mg
L-Glutamic Acid
15 mg 70
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 50 mg of vitamin B6, a high amount that exceeds the European adult upper limit, at a low cost per mg of B6. The B6 source is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are noted in the other ingredients.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

The B6 source is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are noted in the other ingredients.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 source is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are noted in the other ingredients.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37

The serving provides 50 mg of B6, a high amount that exceeds the European adult upper limit. The label names the chemical source of vitamin B6.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
Each serving contains 50 mg of B6, a high amount that exceeds the European adult upper limit.
Label Transparency
The label names the chemical source of vitamin B6.

Value100

The cost per mg of B6 is low.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of B6 is low.
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
Each serving provides 50 mg of thiamin, a substantial amount, at a high cost relative to that amount. It uses Thiamine Mononitrate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

Thiamine Mononitrate is the thiamin form. The listed ingredients include none of the specified artificial colors or sweeteners.
Thiamin Chemical Form
Thiamine Mononitrate is the thiamin form.
Excipient Purity
The listed ingredients include none of the specified artificial colors or sweeteners.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 50 mg of thiamin per serving, a substantial amount.
Thiamin Dosage Potency
The serving provides 50 mg of thiamin, a substantial amount.
Label Transparency & Proprietary Blends
The thiamin amount per serving is stated on the label.

Value40

The cost is high relative to the declared thiamin amount.
Price per Declared Dose
The cost is high relative to the declared thiamin amount.
Riboflavin · 50 mg OverallScore72
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 50 mg of riboflavin at a low cost per serving. The form is Riboflavin. No artificial additives are indicated in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

The form is Riboflavin.
Riboflavin Form Quality
The form is Riboflavin.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving lists 50 mg of riboflavin. No artificial additives are indicated in the available information.
Dosage for Energy & Metabolism
Each serving provides 50 mg of riboflavin.
R5P Elemental Yield Transparency
The riboflavin amount and form are listed.
Additive Purity
No artificial additives are indicated in the available information.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price per Serving Value
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. B-vitamins, related vitamers, and metabolites in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease and chronic fatigue treated with high dose oral thiamine.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Hansen MM; Ueland P; Dahlerup JF · Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2023
    Observational studyEnergy forRiboflavin
  4. Metabolic features of chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Naviaux RK; Naviaux JC; Li K; Bright AT; Alaynick WA; Wang L; Baxter A; Nathan N; Anderson W; Gordon E · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2024
    Case-control study84 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  5. Effectiveness of Riboflavin in Inherited Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review
    Bregje Jaeger, Nina N Stolwijk, Femke Aaldering, Charlotte A Ruys, Marije Smits, Nicole I Wolf, Carla E M Hollak, Annet M Bosch · Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease · 2026
    Systematic review381 studies pooledEnergy Metabolism Support forRiboflavin
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Effects of thiamine supplementation on exercise-induced fatigue.
    Suzuki M; Itokawa Y · Metabolic brain disease · 1996
    Randomized trial16 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  10. Long-term maintenance treatment with 300 mg thiamine for fatigue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results from an open-label extension of the TARIF study.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Rud CL; Dahlerup JF · Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology · 2022
    Randomized trialEnergy forThiamin
  11. A new perspective on vitamin B12 deficiency in rheumatology: a case-based review.
    Dułak NA; Rytlewska M; Jaskólska M; Chmielewski M · Rheumatology international · 2024
    Case series3 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  12. Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.
    Markun S; Gravestock I; Jäger L; Rosemann T; Pichierri G; Burgstaller JM · Nutrients · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,276 participants16 studies pooledEnergy forVitamin B12
  13. Patients' experiences with methylcobalamin injections in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Zubair AS; Saab L; Scharer K; Khokhar B · Brain circulation · 2024
    Qualitative study5 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  14. 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
  15. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Common Questions and Answers.
    Patel H; McGuirk R · American family physician · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  16. Intakes of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 in Relation to All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A National Population-Based Cohort.
    Bo Y; Xu H; Zhang H; Zhang J; Wan Z; Zhao X; Yu Z · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study55,569 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  17. The responsiveness of plasma homocysteine to small increases in dietary folic acid: a primary care study.
    Schorah CJ; Devitt H; Lucock M; Dowell AC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1998
    Randomized trial119 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  18. Associations of Serum Folate and Homocysteine Concentrations with All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in Men and Women in Korea: the Cardiovascular Disease Association Study.
    Song S; Song BM; Park HY · The Journal of nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study21,260 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  19. The concept of folic acid supplementation and its role in prevention of neural tube defect among pregnant women: PRISMA.
    Seyoum Tola F · Medicine · 2024
    Systematic reviewEveryday Health forFolate
  20. Systematic review of adverse health outcomes associated with high serum or red blood cell folate concentrations.
    Colapinto CK; O'Connor DL; Sampson M; Williams B; Tremblay MS · Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2017
    Systematic review71,847 participants46 studies pooledEveryday Health forFolate