Solgar B-Complex â€œ50â€, 100 Vegetable Capsules - Energy Metabolism, Cardiovascular Support, Nervous System Support - Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Kosher, Halal - 100 Servings

Great company and a great product..

As you can read from my other reviews, this is my favorite company for supplements. I always buy Solgar which is my 1st choice. However, you need to take this with vitamin C for better absorption and need to take one capsule twice daily preferably with food and distance them about 6-8 hours apart because they are water soluble and that's why after you take one capsule, a few hours later when you go to restroom, you will see your urine come out as yellow because that's the B-Complex coming out of your system! B-Complex with Vit. C is excellent for stress and your nervous system. However, since they are water soluble, it's best to take two of the 50 mg caps rather than taking one higher like 100 mg caps or tablet as long as you take them about 6-8 hours apart and do not take more than 100 mg of B-Complex daily because A) You don't need that much and B) Too much of certain B vitamins like B-6 can be bad for you over 100 mg dosage. B-Complex however has been known to increase your appetite so I would recommend taking them right after you have eaten your food if you don't want to gain weight but for those who want to gain weight, by all means take them about 30-45 minutes before you eat as they increase your appetite. B-Complex also doesn't smell all that great and that's why I prefer to take it in the capsule form rather than the tablets. They also absorb better in capsule form rather than tablets. B-Complex also taken with Vit. C helps absorption of other nutrients specially amino acids and protein so for bodybuilding, it's a must.

30 persons found it helpful

Multi-year customer

I've been using these supplements for a few years now and have absolutely noticed an improvement in my nail strength and hair thickness. My nails don't chip constantly like they used to, and my hairdresser regularly comments on how much stronger my hair has become over time. I attribute it to regular use of these vitamins because everything else has remained a constant

17 persons found it helpful

what you would hope for in a pill

the vitamins are neatly packaged, the cap easy to remove and replace. I do this once a week as recommended in The Perfect Health Diet. The pills are pale yellow so will not clash with any other pills you may be popping.In between the weekly ingestion, they sit quietly, bothering no one: no whining about tax rates, no apocalyptic pronouncements about second amendment rights; no threats to secede from the union (go already), and no after taste-everything you would hope for in a pill. rusty kipnis, bronx n

15 persons found it helpful

less potent and more costly than some other brands

The contents of most B Complexes seem to be the same. The types of B Vitamin found in this Solgar is identical to that found in Now B-100 (my current brand, and therefore basis of comparison). The difference is in the amount per Vitamin. Most of the B Vitamins in this Solgar are 50mg per capsule, as opposed to 100mg in Now. I've long taken 100mg B Complexes (Now and other brands), and that seems the proper amount to me. So if you buy this Solgar, I'd take two capsules a day, even though Solgar says each 50mg capsule is one serving. Naturally, since the Now offers more potency per capsule, its capsules are larger. (See my photo.) The Solgar and Now contain identical amounts of " Folate (as Folic Acid)" per capsule -- 400mcg. The Solgar contains greater amounts of Choline (21mg vs. 10mg) and Inositol (50mg vs. 10mg) than does Now. Now contains PABA (10mg) which Solgar does not. Solgar comes in a glass jar, as opposed to Now's plastic container. I've read that glass makes for better longterm storage for Vitamins and Minerals, because they don't lose their potency as fast in glass. And Vitamin B especially has a problem with longterm storage. Several times I've had my B Vitamins turn color (from a bright orange to a dull pumpkin orange) over time. I don't know if this means that they've lost their potency, but glass is better. Even so, I'd take two Solgar 50's a day to get a full 100mg B Complex. Although in terms of cost, Now B-100 is the better buy

12 persons found it helpful

… B complex from 100's to 50's and am very happy with the lower dose

I recently cut my B complex from 100's to 50's and am very happy with the lower dose. Solgar veggie caps are easy to swallow and the smaller dose have no smell to them, making them easier to take

10 persons found it helpful

Good vitamin but why add the greens?

My sister and I both started taking this vitamin B complex and both had digestive issues from them. The greens cause gas that causes pain and discomfort not to mention the fowl smelling farts. Sorry for the TMI but I wanted to warn others maybe not to purchase this B complex with the greens if you have a sensitive digestive system. It's a great brand of vitamin, quality etc but we can't take it. I tried to get a refund but it said this product was not returnable. Oh well at least it was under $12

8 persons found it helpful

Great supplement to add while on Metformin

I have struggled with B12 deficiency while on Metformin and this has helped a great deal. Bottle came in perfect condition, capsules were not broken or damaged in any way, and works how you need it to

8 persons found it helpful

A review for both humans and cats!

So this is a bit unusual, as I originally bought these B-complex capsules for use in homemade cat food, then used them myself. (I am a human, for context.) CAT REVIEW: The amount of B vitamins recommended in the cat food recipe was very small, only one capsule for each approximately 3 pounds of poultry. I chose this brand specifically because of the form the vitamins are in. They are a fine, yellow powder that is held together by two capsule halves, so the capsule is easy to break open and dissolve into a vitamin/fish oil/broth slurry to be mixed into the chicken. The powder has a starchy vegetable-like odor and taste that is noticeable, but not extremely strong until it's out of the capsule. My cats, unfortunately, would not touch the homemade food once the vitamin/fish oil slurry was mixed in with the chicken, and I wonder if it is because of the strong odor/smell of the B-vitamin powder. My advice if you are using this to make cat food would be to use only half a capsule per 3-4 lbs of meat or one capsule for every approximately 6 lbs of meat. HUMAN REVIEW: Having failed my cat food experiment and being too lazy to tear up another whole chicken to try again, I relegated the B-Vitamin Complex to my own medicine cabinet so it wouldn't go to waste. I took one capsule a day for about a week. Pros: It did actually give me a slight energy boost. Cons: I now have "why is my pee neon yellow" in my search history. I also had very slight stomach cramps that whole week. So at least that's a sign that these things are actually POTENT and contain real B vitamins. Maybe a little too potent. But seeing as this brand has proven themselves to carry the real deal and not just floor sweepings from the vitamin factory slapped into a capsule (I'm joking, I hope), I was actually inspired to make a purchase of Solgar's B6 (pyridoxine HCl) 100 mg. I don't really need the other B-vitamins in the complex, and clearly it was one of them that was the culprit for the bright yellow pee and stomach cramps since I haven't had that problem since I switched over

7 persons found it helpful

Great brand of B complex

I have always purchased this brand of b-complex. the "50" is just enough and it doesn't keep me awake at nite like the "100"s to. I know the methyl form of B12 is the best, the dose is so low in this that I'm not sure it matters. This gives me the energy that I need

7 persons found it helpful

Helps with my medication side effects

My medication lowers my Vitamin B Levels so I wanted a lower dose that may absorb better than huge doses at 1x. I love the glass jar & I opened it & was not overpowered by the odor some can have. If your on medication this is great for helping mood, headache, sleep, etc. that low vitamin B levels can worsen

6 persons found it helpful

Solgar B-Complex “50”, 100 Vegetable Capsules – Energy Metabolism, Cardiovascular Support, Nervous System Support – Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Kosher, Halal – 100 Servings

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91 Reviews

Great company and a great product..

Multi-year customer

what you would hope for in a pill

less potent and more costly than some other brands

… B complex from 100's to 50's and am very happy with the lower dose

Good vitamin but why add the greens?

Great supplement to add while on Metformin

A review for both humans and cats!

Great brand of B complex

Helps with my medication side effects