B-Complex 125

B-Complex 125

The Vitamin Shoppe4.5 (26 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 100 Tablet(s) · 100 servings
$26.99 $0.26 per serving
iHerb$26.99

Product analysis

52 out of 100

B-Complex 125 clearly states its ingredient amounts, helping you compare servings. Folate, inositol and PABA forms are unspecified, leaving those parts of the formula harder to assess.

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Nutrient Quality35

Several forms are named, but there is not enough information for a firm quality comparison. Folate, inositol and PABA are less clear because their forms are unspecified.

Ingredient Transparency90

All ingredient amounts and most forms are stated for comparison. Folate, inositol and PABA are the exceptions because their forms are unspecified.

Value For Money45

PABA is competitively priced for the amount supplied. Most other ingredients lack reliable cost comparisons, so that alone does not establish good value for the full formula.

Customer Satisfaction66

Early customer feedback is positive. The small number of reviews makes that impression less settled.

Product Focus35

A specific health benefit cannot be established from the available information. The broad nutrient list alone does not show what results to expect.

Format
Tablet
Container
100 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.26
Customer rating
4.5 · 26 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
 125 mg
Riboflavin
125 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 125 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 125 mg
Folate
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
 125 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
 125 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
 60 mg
Inositol
125 mg
PABA
125 mg 89
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
PABA · 125 mg OverallScore89
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value
The serving contains 125 mg of PABA. The whole-product cost per 100 mg of PABA is relatively low; it may overstate the cost attributable to PABA. PABA is named, but no pharmaceutical grade or purity claim is available. The other ingredients do not list artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

PABA is named, but no pharmaceutical grade or purity claim is available.
PABA Source & Grade
PABA is named, but no pharmaceutical grade or purity claim is available.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving contains 125 mg of PABA. The other ingredients do not list artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils.
PABA Dosage Alignment
The serving contains 125 mg of PABA.
Label Disclosure Clarity
The PABA amount is stated as 125 mg per serving.
Additive and Excipient Quality
The other ingredients do not list artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils.

Value85

The whole-product cost per 100 mg of PABA is relatively low; it may overstate the cost attributable to PABA.
Price per 100mg PABA
The whole-product cost per 100 mg of PABA is relatively low; it may overstate the cost attributable to PABA.
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87 Performance

PABA 100 mg

Source Naturals
The main quality advantage over B-Complex 125 is that the focused 100 mg PABA formula keeps the ingredient list simple and avoids aggressive dosing. Its 100 mg PABA amount is practical for someone who wants a lower-potency standalone formula without a long list of unrelated nutrients. The supplied facts do not include full use directions or inactive ingredients.
82 Performance

PABA 1000 mg Sustained Release

NaturesPlus
The main quality advantage over B-Complex 125 is that sustained release is a useful delivery advantage for a high-potency 1,000 mg PABA serving. Its sustained-release tablet is a useful delivery feature for the disclosed 1,000 mg PABA amount. The amount is aggressive for routine use and may interfere with sulfonamide antibiotics.
78 Performance

PABA 1000 mg

Country Life
The main quality advantage over B-Complex 125 is that the 1,000 mg standalone PABA amount provides direct high-potency coverage. A clearly disclosed 1,000 mg PABA amount gives focused high-potency coverage without a long active-ingredient list. The dose is aggressive, lacks sustained release, and may interfere with sulfonamide antibiotics.
87 Budget

PABA 100 mg

Source Naturals
Lower recurring cost is the clearest advantage over B-Complex 125. Its 100 mg PABA amount is practical for someone who wants a lower-potency standalone formula, and the 250-serving supply supports regular use. The supplied facts do not include full use directions or inactive ingredients.
84 Budget

PABA 500 mg

NOW
Lower recurring cost is the clearest advantage over B-Complex 125. A standalone 500 mg PABA amount provides more direct collection coverage than products that include only a small amount inside a multivitamin. Immediate release is basic, and PABA may interfere with sulfonamide antibiotics.
84 Budget

PABA 500 mg

Swanson Premium Brand
Lower recurring cost is the clearest advantage over B-Complex 125. A standalone 500 mg PABA amount offers substantial direct coverage in a simple capsule and a long supply. The delivery is immediate release rather than sustained release.
69 Value

B Compleet 50

Carlson
Lower recurring cost paired with the broad B-vitamin profile offers more nutritional coverage than a PABA-only product creates a useful value trade-off versus B-Complex 125. The formula combines 50 mg PABA with a broad B-complex, including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, biotin, choline, and inositol. Conventional forms and 50 mg vitamin B6 reduce its fit for routine long-term use.
59 Value

Respiratory Support & Defense

Nature's Secret
The serving cost does not improve on B-Complex 125, but 300 mg N-acetyl-L-cysteine adds a distinct respiratory-support role that a PABA-only product does not provide, which may justify the trade-off for the right user. N-acetyl-L-cysteine at 300 mg supplies the clearest respiratory-support ingredient, while 50 mg PABA and several herbs broaden the formula. A proprietary blend hides some amounts, and many botanical additions are modest.
64 Value

Super Nu-Thera with Extra P5P

Kirkman
The serving cost does not improve on B-Complex 125, but the broad vitamin-mineral profile and several useful mineral forms provide coverage beyond PABA alone, which may justify the trade-off for the right user. The formula provides broad vitamins and minerals, including magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium citrate, zinc citrate, and 15 mg PABA. The combined vitamin B6 amount is extremely high and creates a meaningful long-term nerve-safety concern.
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