Pure Encapsulations B-Complex Plus is a food supplement that provides all eight B vitamins in one vegetarian capsule, including active forms of vitamin B6, B12 and folate that the body can use directly. This pack contains 120 capsules, each one a single serving.

Key Features

• All eight B vitamins in one capsule: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12 and biotin, so you do not need to combine several separate supplements.
• Active, ready to use forms: includes pyridoxal-5-phosphate (active B6), riboflavin-5-phosphate (active B2), L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (active folate) and methylcobalamin (active B12), forms the body can use without first converting them from a synthetic starting form.
• No-flush niacin: most of the niacin comes from niacinamide and inositol hexanicotinate rather than plain nicotinic acid, which reduces the chance of the skin flushing associated with high-dose nicotinic acid supplements.
• Free from major allergens: vegetarian and vegan, and free from gluten, dairy, soya, egg and peanuts, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
• Flexible daily dose: 1 to 4 capsules a day with meals, so intake can be adjusted with guidance from a healthcare professional to suit individual needs.

Who is B-Complex Plus suitable for?

B-Complex Plus is intended for adults who want a comprehensive B vitamin supplement, including the active forms of B6, B12 and folate. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition or take any medication, speak to a healthcare professional before taking it, since B vitamins can be relevant to several conditions and medicines.

Why does this product use active (methylated) forms of B6, B12 and folate?

Most standard B vitamin supplements use synthetic starting forms, such as pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin and folic acid, which the body has to convert into active forms before it can use them. B-Complex Plus instead provides several B vitamins already in their active form, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, methylcobalamin and L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, so this conversion step is not required.

Can I take more than one capsule a day?

The label allows 1 to 4 capsules a day with meals. Because each capsule already provides very high levels of several B vitamins, it is best to start at the lower end and only take more if a healthcare professional has recommended it for you.

Why is the vitamin B6 content so high, and should I be concerned?

Each capsule provides 17mg of vitamin B6. The NHS advises against taking more than 10mg a day of vitamin B6 from food supplements unless a doctor has advised otherwise, so even a single capsule a day is above this general guidance. This does not mean the product is unsafe when used as directed, but it does mean you should check with a healthcare professional before taking it regularly, particularly if you take more than one capsule a day or use other supplements containing vitamin B6.

Each vegetarian capsule of B-Complex Plus provides all eight B vitamins: thiamin (vitamin B1, as thiamin hydrochloride), riboflavin (vitamin B2, as riboflavin and riboflavin-5-phosphate), niacin (vitamin B3, as niacinamide and inositol hexanicotinate), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5, as calcium pantothenate), vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal-5-phosphate), folate (as calcium-L-methylfolate, L-5-MTHF), vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) and biotin (as d-biotin). Ascorbyl palmitate is included as an antioxidant. The capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which is vegetarian and vegan.

One capsule is one serving. This 120-capsule pack provides 120 servings.

*Percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value.

Free from wheat and gluten, egg, peanuts, soya, dairy, GMOs, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, carrageenan, coatings and shellacs, and artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, binders or preservatives.

As a food supplement, take 1 capsule, 1 to 4 times a day, with meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition or take any medication, speak to a healthcare professional before taking B-Complex Plus.

Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Use only if the safety seal on the pack is intact. Keep out of the reach of young children.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

The NHS advises against taking more than 10mg a day of vitamin B6 from food supplements unless a doctor has advised otherwise. Each capsule of B-Complex Plus provides 17mg of vitamin B6, so even one capsule a day is above this general guidance. Speak to a healthcare professional before taking this product regularly, and particularly before taking more than one capsule a day.