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Super Vitamin B-Complex Review – 8 Facts You Need to Know

By Sasha de Beausset Aparicio, MSc

Reviewed by Rebecca Williams, MD, MA, MB, BChir

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Evidence Based | Synopsis | Nutrition Facts | Claims | Cautions | Cost | Suggested Use | Bottom Line

Super Vitamin B-Complex is a multivitamin formulation which provides all eight B-complex vitamins: thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, biotin, Folic Acid and Pantothenic acid. The formula offered by Ultimate Nutrition also includes popular compounds Inositol, PABA and Choline Bitartrate.Ultimate Nutrition is an American company founded in 1979 by Victor H. Rubino, one of the most important amateur power lifters in the U.S. at that time. The company has a long history of developing specialized innovative products designed to improve sports and athletic performance. The current product portfolio includes formulas such as protein powders, pre and post workout amino-acids, carbohydrate powders, vitamins and fat burners such as Iso Mass Xtreme or Hyper Start.

Although the manufacturer makes no clear ailment claims, the B vitamins are known to largely contribute to the health of nerves, hair and skin, eyes, liver, muscles, digestive system, immune system and numerous body functions and processes.

Synopsis

1) Super Vitamin B-Complex at a Glance

Super Vitamin B-Complex includes all eight B vitamins. These are essential water soluble vitamins, each of which performing unique functions in the human body. The daily requirements for each vitamin vary, and supplementation should be determined after a consultation with a specialist. There is little evidence to support the fact that regular intakes of these vitamins help prevent conditions and ailments which are only generated by a deficiency of these vitamins.

Vitamin B1 is involved in the production of energy from carbohydrates. This helps with nerve function and DNA and RNA production. B1 also promotes faster wound healing. Deficiency of B1 causes a serious ailment called the beriberi which affects the nervous system and manifests itself through peripheral neuropathy, paralysis of the lower extremities, muscle wasting, brain damage and even death in extreme cases.Vitamin B6 is extremely important to amino-acid synthesis, the processing of carbohydrates and to support a broad range of neurological activities by being involved in the synthesis of key neurotransmitters (serotonin, Melatonin, GABA, etc). Vitamin B7 deficiency is associated to neurological disorders in infants, such as ADHD disorder and autism.

Folic Acid or Vitamin B9 is required for DNA synthesis and aids in normal cells division. Pregnant women are often recommended Folic Acid supplements because during pregnancy rapid cell growth and division take place.
Deficiency in Vitamin B6, B9 and B12 causes levels of homocysteine to increase. High levels of homocysteine are associated to cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment that leads to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and increased risk of bone fractures in the elderly.

Nutrition Facts

2) Super Vitamin B-Complex Nutrition Facts

Super Vitamin B-Complex includes the following ingredients: Thiamin (as thiamin hydrochloride), Riboflavin, Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride), Folic Acid 200mcg, Vitamin B-12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (from calcium Pantothenate), Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Para Amino Benzoic Acid, Alfalfa, parsley, soy lecithin, watercress, Stearic acid, Magnesium Stearate, cellulose, and silicon dioxide.

3) Does Super Vitamin B-Complex Work?

Super Vitamin B-Complex is a nutritional supplement based on the effects of the eight B-vitamins. Because they are water soluble, they focus on a large variety of bodily functions of the human body. Daily requirements of these vitamins vary from person to person, and the recommended dosage should be determined after a consultation with a specialist. Moreover, there is little to no evidence that regular intakes of these vitamins contribute to the prevention or treatment of ailments unless deficiencies target them.

For example, Vitamin B1 is directly involved in energy production from carbohydrates. This means that it helps with DNA and RNA production–as well as nerve functions. Also, it promotes faster wound healing. Unfortunately, deficiency of B1 leads to a severe disease called beriberi that affects the entire cognitive system and manifests through brain damage, neuropathy, paralysis of the lower extremities and muscle wasting.

On the other hand, Vitamin B-6 is involved in the amino-acid syntheses, such as serotonin, GABA, and melanin. In children, it may help with neurocognitive diseases, such as autism and ADHD disorder.

Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid is mandatory for the DNA synthesis. Thus it’s directly related to a normal cell division. Pregnant women should take Folic Acid supplementation because most of the growth and division occurs in the womb.

There are online testimonials about Super Vitamin B-Complex. What is being reported includes the following:

  • I’m an athlete, and this supplement helped me a lot

  • Although its price is not affordable for everyone, the treatment works

Claims

4) What Super Vitamin B-Complex Does?

  • Reasonable price (approximately $25 for a 5 months’ supply);
  • Contains all eight B Vitamins in quantities which far exceed the daily recommended value.

Cautions

5) What You Need to Know Before Taking Super Vitamin B-Complex

  • The supplement is not FDA approved and not clinically tested;
  • There is a limited number of consumer reviews posted online;
  • The daily dosage for some of the ingredients have not been established;
  • Side effects are associated to some of the ingredients.

Cost

6) How Much Does Super Vitamin B-Complex Cost?

Being sold in bottles containing 150 tablets, with no free available sample, Super Vitamin B-Complex should be purchased by people familiar with Ultimate Nutrition supplements. A bottle is usually enough for two to three months of treatment, depending on the personal recommended daily intake. The product can be purchased either from manufacturer website or other online retailers. Some retailers offer discounts and promotions. However, if the purchase is made on the manufacturer website, a user account is required. International shipment is only possible in Australia. This supplement can be regarded as more expansive than similar ones.

Suggested Use

7) Suggested Use

A limited number of reviews is available online, hence a clear conclusion toward the formula’s effectiveness is impossible to be drawn. The manufacturer recommends taking 1 tablet daily. No precautions or side effects are mentioned for Super Vitamin B-Complex.

Bottom Line

8) Our Bottom Line

Super Vitamin B-Complex is designed to provide essential B vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of various bodily functions. You should know that supplementation is only justified to compensate for any deficiencies existing in the body and that taking vitamins of any kind on a regular basis will not prevent ailments and diseases associated to these deficiencies.

Super Vitamin B-Complex provides more than the daily value recommended. For instance one serving supplies 3333% of Thiamin, which is not necessarily a positive thing since you only need 100%. Riboflavin in high doses has been reported to cause the urine to turn bright yellow. The formula received a small number of consumer reviews, irrelevant to drawing a conclusion towards the formula’s effectiveness.

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Roberta J. Watson

A few months ago, I ran out of the product and forgot to replace it. Within 5 days, I felt sluggish and had no energy. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong – was I getting sick, was I not getting enough sleep. Then I remembered I hadn’t replaced the Super B Complex. I bought it and within 5 days I was feeling just like myself.

Julie J. Burk

I take this product everyday! I know that it gives me more energy