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Super Stress B-Complex with Vitamin C

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Vitamin B6 25 mg
PABA 25 mg
Riboflavin 25 mg
Vitamin B5 125 mg
Thiamin 25 mg
Vitamin C 500 mg
Choline 20 mg
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Score78
Broad B-vitamin coverage and added vitamin C make this practical, though conventional forms and a relatively high B6 amount are notable compromises.
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Quantity:100 Capsule(s) • (100 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Detoxification
Energy
General Health
Immunity
Cardiovascular Support
Heart Health
Metabolism Boost

Score 78

Broad B-vitamin coverage and added vitamin C make this practical, though conventional forms and a relatively high B6 amount are notable compromises.
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Analysis

A broad set of B vitamins is paired with 500 mg of vitamin C, giving the formula useful coverage for normal energy metabolism and antioxidant support. The amounts are clearly stated and the single-capsule serving is convenient.

Cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and unspecified folate are serviceable but not especially refined forms. Choline, inositol, and PABA are included in small amounts that add breadth more than meaningful depth.

Vitamin B6 at 25 mg is above ordinary nutritional needs and deserves more caution if used every day for long periods. For buyers who want an affordable stress-oriented B-complex, the formula is practical, but an active-form option with gentler dosing may fit routine use better.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a B-complex with added vitamin C
  • Value-focused users who want broad nutrient coverage
Best for
  • Normal energy metabolism
  • Combined B-vitamin and vitamin C support

Pros

  • Broad B-vitamin coverage
  • Includes 500 mg of vitamin C
  • Clearly disclosed active amounts
  • Convenient single-capsule serving

Cons

  • Uses conventional B12 and B6 forms
  • Folate form is not specified
  • Choline and other extras are lightly dosed

Warnings

  • Vitamin B6 is supplied at 25 mg as pyridoxine hydrochloride; people using other B6 supplements should check their combined long-term intake.

Nutrient quality

70 High impact

Useful vitamin amounts and a coherent stress-support design are clear strengths. Conventional forms and elevated pyridoxine reduce suitability for prolonged daily use.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Every listed active has a stated amount and no hidden blend appears. Full usage directions and inactive ingredients are not available in the supplied label data.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The average rating is strong and the large evidence base makes it more dependable. No specific feedback is supplied to judge repeated complaints or alignment with the intended use.

Value for money

88 Highest impact

The low serving cost is attractive for the amount of vitamin C and B vitamins supplied. Standard forms and small secondary additions modestly reduce formula value.

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Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportB- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Folate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 125 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin C · 500 mg

A complete B-complex and vitamin C support metabolic resilience, neurotransmitter production, and nutritional needs during periods of high demand. The formula is better suited to foundational stress support than immediate calm because it contains no adaptogen, theanine, GABA, or magnesium.

The vitamin amounts are substantial, but B12 uses cyanocobalamin and B6 uses conventional pyridoxine rather than active forms. The focused one-capsule design is transparent, though PABA and small choline and inositol amounts add limited stress-specific value.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 11 studies
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Folate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 125 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin C · 500 mgCholine · 20 mgRiboflavin · 25 mg

Vitamin C and a coordinated B-vitamin network provide broad support for antioxidant recycling, methylation, and transsulfuration. Riboflavin and vitamin B6 are present at meaningful amounts.

Conventional forms and a token choline amount keep the formula from being fully optimized. Long-term use of 25 mg vitamin B6 may raise neuropathy risk, especially alongside other B6 supplements.

Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Energy
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin B5 · 125 mgRiboflavin · 25 mgThiamin · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 125 mcg

A complete B-vitamin set directly supports carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. Thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid are substantial, while vitamin C adds antioxidant support.

The formula does not address acute alertness, stress resilience, or major mitochondrial cofactors such as CoQ10. The high niacin and vitamin B6 amounts may be unnecessary when used with other fortified products.

Study evidence
Riboflavin Mixed 6 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB CoverageB- Formula Quality
Folate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 125 mcgVitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C and a broad B-complex address antioxidant defenses, energy metabolism, and several nutritional gaps. Most active amounts are clearly stated and substantial.

Several vitamins use standard rather than preferred forms, and some amounts are high for routine maintenance. The formula is broad and useful, but its balance is less refined than a carefully dosed daily multi.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageB- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C directly supports immune defenses, while the extensive B-vitamin content is more relevant to energy and stress metabolism. Evidence is strong for vitamin C as a foundational immune nutrient and less direct for extra B vitamins improving immunity in replete users.

The 500 mg vitamin C amount meets the configured target, while most B vitamins are high enough to be more than token additions. All nutrient amounts are listed, but ascorbic acid is unbuffered and folate and several B-vitamin forms are basic.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin B12 · 125 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgFolate · 340 mcg DFENiacin · 50 mg NEVitamin C · 500 mg

B vitamins support homocysteine metabolism, while vitamin C adds antioxidant nutrition. The formula lacks direct lipid, blood-pressure, rhythm, or cardiac-energy support.

Amounts are clear, but several vitamins use basic rather than active forms. Its stress-oriented B-complex design provides only a secondary cardiovascular role.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 93 studies
Vitamin B12 No effect 33 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 101 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
500 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1)
25 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
25 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
50 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
25 mg
Folate
340 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
125 mcg
Biotin
50 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
125 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
20 mg
Inositol
50 mg
PABA
25 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The formula provides 25 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride with riboflavin to support conversion. The dose fits the preferred range, and one capsule supplies the clearly labeled serving. The B-complex offers strong cost efficiency.

PABA · 25 mg OverallScore82
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The clearly identified PABA amount fits a standard high-potency B-complex range. Standard immediate release is appropriate at this amount. The serving offers weak cost efficiency for the active amount delivered.

D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The 25 mg serving provides moderate support, but standard riboflavin requires conversion to its active coenzyme form. The one capsule supports efficient release, and no unnecessary artificial additives are listed. The serving offers exceptional value for its form and potency.

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

  1. Efficacy of Vitamin C as Glucocorticoid Substitute for Reducing Pain and Inflammation After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Jiang W; Xu H; Jiang X; Zhan Y; Ju Y; Xie J; Huang Z; Huang Q; Pei F · The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2025
    Randomized trial107 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  2. The Impact of Vitamin C on Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Hemostatic Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Moftakhari Hajimirzaei S; Bagherzadeh Cham M; Dolikhani M; Tabatabaee SM; Ebrahimpour A · The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,162 participants10 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  3. The impact of vitamin C supplementation on the perioperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Guo J; Li Y; Yang Y; Liu M; Gao Q; Yang Y; Wu X; Yue C · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis852 participants8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  4. Therapeutic Impact of Ascorbic Acid on Oral and Periodontal Tissues: A Systematic Literature Review.
    Ruzijevaite G; Acaite E; Jagelaviciene E · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
    Systematic review811 participants17 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  5. Oral vitamin C administration reduces early recurrence rates after electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation and attenuates associated inflammation.
    Korantzopoulos P; Kolettis TM; Kountouris E; Dimitroula V; Karanikis P; Pappa E; Siogas K; Goudevenos JA · International journal of cardiology · 2005
    Randomized trial44 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  6. Associations of dietary folate, vitamin B6 and B12 intake with cardiovascular outcomes in 115664 participants: a large UK population-based cohort.
    Zhang B; Dong H; Xu Y; Xu D; Sun H; Han L · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study115,664 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  7. Folate, Homocysteine, and Adverse Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke.
    Shi M; Zheng J; Liu Y; Mao X; Wu X; Chu M; Niu H; Sun L; Chang X; He Y; Liu Y; Guo D; Zhang Y; Zhu Z; Zhao J · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2024
    Cohort study3,530 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  8. Effect of folic acid on endothelial function following acute myocardial infarction.
    Moens AL; Claeys MJ; Wuyts FL; Goovaerts I; Van Hertbruggen E; Wendelen LC; Van Hoof VO; Vrints CJ · The American journal of cardiology · 2007
    Randomized trial40 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  9. Folic acid enhances endothelial function and reduces blood pressure in smokers: a randomized controlled trial.
    Mangoni AA; Sherwood RA; Swift CG; Jackson SH · Journal of internal medicine · 2003
    Randomized trial24 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  10. 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the active form of folic acid, restores endothelial function in familial hypercholesterolemia.
    Verhaar MC; Wever RM; Kastelein JJ; van Dam T; Koomans HA; Rabelink TJ · Circulation · 1998
    Non-randomized trial20 participantsCardiovascular Support forFolate
  11. Vitamin B12 Status and Cardiovascular Risk: Novel Insights from NMR-Based Lipoprotein Profiling in 20,665 Adults.
    Eken Y; Tekin N; Şahin F; Tay İ; Yıldırım Saral N; Serteser M; Baykal AT · Journal of clinical medicine · 2026
    Cross-sectional study20,665 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin B12
  12. Pregnancy Metal Mixtures and Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Mid-Life: A Prospective U.S. Cohort Study.
    Zhang M; Aris IM; Cardenas A; Rifas-Shiman SL; Lin PD; Ngo LH; Oken E; Hivert MF; Juraschek SP · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2025
    Cohort study493 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  13. Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, and Diabetes as Metabolic Determinants of Cardiovascular Risk in Mexican Women.
    Ramirez-Villalobos MD; Monterrubio-Flores E; Marquez-Murillo M; Alcalde-Rabanal J; Shamah-Levy T; Perichart-Perera O; Macias-Morales N; Campos-Nonato I · Nutrients · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,197 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  14. Impact of serum vitamin (Vitamin D, Vitamin B12) and trace element (Fe, Zn, Cu) levels on major adverse cardiovascular events and poor prognosis in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.
    Wang C; Liu D; Tang M; Liu J; Ma Y · Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2026
    Cohort study202 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  15. Vasoplegic syndrome after cardiovascular surgery: A review of pathophysiology and outcome-oriented therapeutic management.
    Datt V; Wadhhwa R; Sharma V; Virmani S; Minhas HS; Malik S · Journal of cardiac surgery · 2021
    Systematic reviewCardiovascular Support forVitamin B12
  16. Association between serum pyridoxal 5'-phosphate levels and all-cause, cardiovascular mortality, and cardiovascular disease in adults: a population-based cohort study.
    Xuan C; Liu RH; Zhao C; Li J; Zhou TT; Tian QW; He GW · Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2024
    Cohort studyCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  17. Folate and vitamin B6 rapidly normalize endothelial dysfunction in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
    MacKenzie KE; Wiltshire EJ; Gent R; Hirte C; Piotto L; Couper JJ · Pediatrics · 2006
    Randomized trial124 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  18. Pyridoxine improves endothelial function in cardiac transplant recipients.
    Miner SE; Cole DE; Evrovski J; Forrest Q; Hutchison S; Holmes K; Ross HJ · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2001
    Randomized trial31 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  19. Folate and vitamin B6 from diet and supplements in relation to risk of coronary heart disease among women.
    Rimm EB; Willett WC; Hu FB; Sampson L; Colditz GA; Manson JE; Hennekens C; Stampfer MJ · JAMA · 1998
    Cohort study80,082 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin B6
  20. Efficacy and safety of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (MC-1) in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the MEND-CABG II randomized clinical trial.
    MEND-CABG II Investigators; Alexander JH; Emery RW; Carrier M; Ellis SJ; Mehta RH; Hasselblad V; Menasche P; Khalil A; Cote R; Bennett-Guerrero E; Mack MJ; Schuler G; Harrington RA; Tardif JC · JAMA · 2008
    Randomized trial3,023 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  21. Vitamin C may reduce troponin and CKMB levels after PCI and CABG: a meta-analysis.
    Rozemeijer S; Hemilä H; van Baaren M; de Man AME · BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2023
    Meta-analysis872 participants7 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forVitamin C
  22. Vitamin C improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation by restoring nitric oxide activity in essential hypertension.
    Taddei S; Virdis A; Ghiadoni L; Magagna A; Salvetti A · Circulation · 1998
    Clinical trial49 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin C
  23. Vitamin C supplementation improves blood pressure and oxidative stress after acute exercise in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study.
    Boonthongkaew C; Tong-Un T; Kanpetta Y; Chaungchot N; Leelayuwat C; Leelayuwat N · The Chinese journal of physiology · 2021
    Randomized trial24 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin C
  24. Vascular benefits of vitamin C supplementation against fine particulate air pollution in healthy adults: A double-blind randomised crossover trial.
    Ren J; Liang J; Wang J; Yin B; Zhang F; Li X; Zhu S; Tian H; Cui Q; Song J; Liu G; Ling W; Ma Y · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2022
    Randomized trial58 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin C
  25. Ascorbic acid reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness in type 2 diabetes.
    Mullan BA; Young IS; Fee H; McCance DR · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2003
    Randomized trial30 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin C
  26. Choline and contribution to normal liver function of the foetus and exclusively breastfed infants: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food allergens (NDA); Turck D; Bohn T; Castenmiller J; De Henauw S; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Knutsen HK; Maciuk A; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Naska A; Pentieva K; Thies F; Tsabouri S; Vinceti M; Bresson JL; Fiolet T; Siani A · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2024
    Guideline / consensusDetoxification forCholine
  27. Adiposity May Moderate the Link Between Choline Intake and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
    Mazidi M; Katsiki N; Mikhailidis DP; Banach M · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2020
    Cross-sectional study20,643 participantsDetoxification forCholine
  28. Choline and Choline-Related Metabolites in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome.
    Hilberath J; Shunova A; Heister L; Poets CF; Bernhard W · Nutrients · 2026
    Observational study80 participantsDetoxification forCholine
  29. Choline Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis-The Metabolic and Clinical Impact.
    Bernhard W; Lange R; Graepler-Mainka U; Engel C; Machann J; Hund V; Shunova A; Hector A; Riethmüller J · Nutrients · 2019
    Single-arm trial10 participantsDetoxification forCholine
  30. 1H MR Spectroscopy at 3T for Hepatic Choline Quantification in Healthy Young Women: A Translational Imaging Study with Dietary Correlation.
    Hawesa H; Alghamdi R; Allam H; Alfaifi B; Alrabiah N; Alghumaiz M; Shanawani M; Alshegri H; Hassan MG · Current medical imaging · 2026
    Cohort study88 participantsDetoxification forCholine
  31. Comparison of efficacy of folic acid and silymarin in the management of antiepileptic drug induced liver injury: a randomized clinical trial.
    Asgarshirazi M; Shariat M; Sheikh M · Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT · 2018
    Randomized trial55 participantsDetoxification forFolate
  32. Homocysteine, folate, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization investigation.
    Yuan S; Chen J; Dan L; Xie Y; Sun Y; Li X; Larsson SC · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022
    Meta-analysis30,368 participants22 studies pooledDetoxification forFolate
  33. Serum folate levels and urinary arsenic methylation profiles in the US population: NHANES, 2003-2012.
    Zhang X; Xu X; Zhong Y; Power MC; Taylor BD; Carrillo G · Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2020
    Cross-sectional study11,016 participantsDetoxification forFolate
  34. Association between serum folate levels and blood concentrations of cadmium and lead in US adults.
    Wu Z; Hu H; Wang C; Wu J; Xiong Y; Fu Y; Cheng X; Su H; Li P · Environmental science and pollution research international · 2022
    Cross-sectional study15,501 participantsDetoxification forFolate
  35. Effects of Folic Acid Supplementation on Liver Enzymes, Lipid Profile, and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Molaqanbari MR; Zarringol S; Talari HR; Taghizadeh M; Bahmani F; Mohtashamian A; Ebrahimzadeh A; Sharifi N · Advanced biomedical research · 2023
    Randomized trial66 participantsDetoxification forFolate
  36. Vitamin C supplementation ameliorates liver function profile and antiviral treatment response in Hepatitis C patients.
    Nayila I; Javed MS; Khan MA; Hussain G; Raza Naqvi SA; Ali S; Jabeen Z; Shahnawaz S; Akram R; Iman T; Hassan Dogar MZ; Malik SA · Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences · 2022
    Non-randomized trial200 participantsDetoxification forVitamin C
  37. Effect of ascorbic acid-rich diet on in vivo-induced oxidative stress.
    Alleva R; Di Donato F; Strafella E; Staffolani S; Nocchi L; Borghi B; Pignotti E; Santarelli L; Tomasetti M · The British journal of nutrition · 2012
    Non-randomized trial46 participantsDetoxification forVitamin C
  38. Dietary Vitamin C Intake Is Associated With Improved Liver Function and Glucose Metabolism in Chinese Adults.
    Luo X; Zhang W; He Z; Yang H; Gao J; Wu P; Ma ZF · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Observational study8,307 participantsDetoxification forVitamin C
  39. Plasma ascorbate deficiency is associated with impaired reduction of sulfamethoxazole-nitroso in HIV infection.
    Trepanier LA; Yoder AR; Bajad S; Beckwith MD; Bellehumeur JL; Graziano FM · Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) · 2005
    Observational studyDetoxification forVitamin C
  40. Roles of endogenous ascorbate and glutathione in the cellular reduction and cytotoxicity of sulfamethoxazole-nitroso.
    Lavergne SN; Kurian JR; Bajad SU; Maki JE; Yoder AR; Guzinski MV; Graziano FM; Trepanier LA · Toxicology · 2006
    Clinical trial53 participantsDetoxification forVitamin C
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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 Boost forRiboflavin
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. Effects of thiamine supplementation on exercise-induced fatigue.
    Suzuki M; Itokawa Y · Metabolic brain disease · 1996
    Randomized trial16 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  50. 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
  51. 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 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  52. 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 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  53. 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 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  54. 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 reviewGeneral Health forFolate
  55. 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 pooledGeneral Health forFolate
  56. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  57. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption 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 / consensusGeneral Health forVitamin C
  58. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
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    Cohort study598 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    Cohort study12,530 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  61. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
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    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health forBiotin
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    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  63. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
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    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
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    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
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    Al-Fawaeir S; Al-Odat I · Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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    Sonthalia S; Priya A; Tobin DJ · Indian journal of dermatology · 2022
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  79. Folic Acid Therapy Reduces the First Stroke Risk Associated With Hypercholesterolemia Among Hypertensive Patients.
    Qin X; Li J; Spence JD; Zhang Y; Li Y; Wang X; Wang B; Sun N; Chen F; Guo J; Yin D; Sun L; Tang G; He M; Fu J; Cai Y; Shi X; Ye P; Chen H; Zhao S; Chen M; Gao C; Kong X; Hou FF; Huang Y; Huo Y · Stroke · 2017
    Randomized trial20,702 participantsHeart Health forFolate
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    Case-control study985 participantsHeart Health forFolate
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    Jayedi A; Zargar MS · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2020
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    Fallah M; Karim Dehnavi M; Lotfi K; Aminianfar A; Azadbakht L; Esmaillzadeh A · Nutrition reviews · 2025
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    Wondemagegn AT; Afework M · SAGE open medicine · 2022
    Meta-analysis37 studies pooledHeart Health forFolate
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    Krikke GG; Grooten IJ; Vrijkotte TG; van Eijsden M; Roseboom TJ; Painter RC · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2016
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    Tavani A; Pelucchi C; Parpinel M; Negri E; La Vecchia C · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2005
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  91. Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: 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 / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
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    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
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    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
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    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
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    Mereis M; Wanders RJA; Schoonen M; Dercksen M; Smuts I; van der Westhuizen FH · The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology · 2024
    Systematic reviewMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
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    Duffy B; McNulty H; Ward M; Pentieva K · The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society · 2026
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
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    Chuang CZ; Boyles A; Legardeur B; Su J; Japa S; Lopez-S A · The American journal of the medical sciences · 2006
    Non-randomized trial34 participantsMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
  99. Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa.
    Capo-chichi CD; Guéant JL; Lefebvre E; Bennani N; Lorentz E; Vidailhet C; Vidailhet M · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1999
    Clinical trial34 participantsMetabolism Boost forRiboflavin
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    Bor MV; Refsum H; Bisp MR; Bleie Ø; Schneede J; Nordrehaug JE; Ueland PM; Nygard OK; Nexø E · Clinical chemistry · 2003
    Randomized trial90 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B6
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    Shen L; Wang K; Li R; Li Y; Guo Y; Li F; Yuan J; Yang Z; Xia B; Lin X · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Cohort study46,800 participantsMetabolism Boost forVitamin B6
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    Kim H; Enrione EB; Narayanan V; Li T; Campa A · Nutrients · 2022
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    Adams PW; Wynn V; Folkard J; Seed M · Lancet (London, England) · 1976
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    Rose DP; Leklem JE; Brown RR; Linkswiler HM · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1975
    Clinical trialMetabolism Boost forVitamin B6
  105. Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
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    Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
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    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
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    Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
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    Beglaryan N; Hakobyan G; Nazaretyan E · Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2024
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    McCabe D; Lisy K; Lockwood C; Colbeck M · JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports · 2018
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    Alessio HM; Goldfarb AH; Cao G · International journal of sport nutrition · 1997
    Clinical trialStress Relief forVitamin C
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    de Oliveira IJ; de Souza VV; Motta V; Da-Silva SL · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2015
    Randomized trial42 participantsStress Relief forVitamin C
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    Mohan S; Sah K; Khattri M; Ahmad L; Sachan SK · Current eye research · 2021
    Randomized trial400 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
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    Hysi PG; Khawaja AP; Menni C; Tamraz B; Wareham N; Khaw KT; Foster PJ; Benet LZ; Spector TD; Hammond CJ · Redox biology · 2019
    Observational studyVision Support forVitamin C
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    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  118. Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
    Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
    Case-control study530 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  119. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3.
    Raimundo M; Mira F; Cachulo MDL; Barreto P; Ribeiro L; Farinha C; Laíns I; Nunes S; Alves D; Figueira J; Merle BM; Delcourt C; Santos L; Silva R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2019
    Case-control study883 participantsVision Support forVitamin C