Raw B-Complex

Raw B-Complex

Garden of Life Vitamin Code 4.8 (11,842 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

46 out of 100

Raw B-Complex supports everyday nutrient needs involved in using energy from food and making blood cells. Its added blends are not fully described, making their practical contribution harder to judge.

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

Nutrient Quality26

Some B-vitamin sources are identified, while several precise forms remain unclear. The added blends are also missing individual components, preventing a complete quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency59

Ingredient and blend amounts are disclosed, helping with serving comparisons. Several vitamin forms and the contents of the added blends remain unspecified.

Value For Money35

Value is mixed, with a moderate comparison for biotin and middling value for riboflavin. Several other vitamins cannot be judged confidently, and the B5 component offers limited value at the full serving price.

Customer Satisfaction93

Customer ratings are strongly favorable across a large review base. That offers a broad picture of satisfaction without establishing added energy or other health effects.

Product Focus36

The B vitamins share a clear nutritional purpose, particularly when intake is low. Unidentified blend contents make the full ingredient count and contribution less clear.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.55
Customer rating
4.8 · 11,842 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B5 · 45 mgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 5 mgVitamin B12 · 133 mcg
Study evidence
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Impact
High effect
A- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 325 mcgNiacin · 45 mgVitamin B12 · 133 mcgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 5 mgVitamin B5 · 45 mgVitamin B6 · 10 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Thiamine
5 mg
Riboflavin
10 mg 48
Niacin
45 mg 33
Vitamin B6
10 mg
Folate
450 mcg 4
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
133 mcg 59
Biotin
325 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid
45 mg 44
Raw Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend
360 mg
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
60 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Vegetarian
Report overview
Niacin · 45 mg OverallScore33
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving supplies 45 mg of niacin at a high cost per serving. Its form is unclear, so its fit for the intended use and flushing potential are uncertain.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability36

The niacin form is unknown, which limits what can be said about its suitability and source.
Niacin Form & Goal Alignment
The form is unknown, so its fit for the intended use is unclear.
Precursor Source Quality
The source form is unknown, leaving its characteristics uncertain.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37

The serving provides 45 mg, but the missing form limits interpretation of the amount and flushing potential.
Clarity of Chemical Form
The niacin form is not specified in the available information.
Form-Specific Dosage Efficacy
The 45 mg amount cannot be interpreted confidently without the form.
Flush Risk & Safety Labeling
Without the form, the potential for flushing is unclear.

Value20

The cost per serving is high for the niacin provided.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high for the niacin provided.
Biotin · 325 mcg OverallScore59
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
325 mcg of biotin per serving is a relatively small amount for hair and nail support; the package cost also covers other vitamins and minerals. The label lists biotin without specifying its isomer.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82

The label lists biotin without specifying its isomer. No configured artificial colors or sweeteners are reported.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The label lists biotin without specifying its isomer.
Excipient Purity
No configured artificial colors or sweeteners are reported.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency36

The stated 325 mcg per serving is a relatively small amount for hair and nail support.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
The serving provides 325 mcg, a relatively small amount for hair and nail support.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin amount is stated as 325 mcg per serving.

Value60

The package cost also covers other vitamins and minerals.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The package cost also covers other vitamins and minerals.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 133 mcg of B12 at a high cost for the amount provided. It uses methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.
Bioactive B12 Form Selection
It uses methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37

Each serving provides 133 mcg of vitamin B12. The amount and methylcobalamin form are stated.
Therapeutic Dosage Level
Each serving provides 133 mcg of vitamin B12.
Label and Form Transparency
The amount and methylcobalamin form are stated.

Value20

The cost is high for the amount of B12 provided.
Price per 1,000 mcg B12
The cost is high for the amount of B12 provided.
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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. Biotin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusMetabolism Support forBiotin
  17. Pregnancy and lactation alter biomarkers of biotin metabolism in women consuming a controlled diet.
    Perry CA; West AA; Gayle A; Lucas LK; Yan J; Jiang X; Malysheva O; Caudill MA · The Journal of nutrition · 2015
    Clinical trial75 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  18. Survey of the effect of biotin on glycemic control and plasma lipid concentrations in type 1 diabetic patients in kermanshah in iran (2008-2009)
    Hemmati M, Babaei H, Abdolsalehei M · Oman Medical Journal · 2013
    Randomized trial70 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  19. Chromium picolinate and biotin combination improves glucose metabolism in treated, uncontrolled overweight to obese patients with type 2 diabetes
    César A Albarracin, Bobby C Fuqua, James L Evans, Ira D Goldfine · Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews · 2008
    Randomized trial348 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  20. Biotin supplementation reduces plasma triacylglycerol and VLDL in type 2 diabetic patients and in nondiabetic subjects with hypertriglyceridemia
    Cristina Revilla-Monsalve, Iván Zendejas-Ruiz, Sergio Islas-Andrade, Armida Báez-Saldaña, Miguel Angel Palomino-Garibay, Pedro Martín Hernández-Quiróz, Cristina Fernandez-Mejia · Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy · 2006
    Randomized trial33 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin