Solaray Vitamin B-Complex 50
Vitamin B-Complex 50 · reviewed 50 capsules
B6 50 mg; B12 50 mcg; folate 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) per label serving.
- Amount
- B6 50 mg; B12 50 mcg; folate 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid)
- Format
- Capsules
- Review basis
- Label-based analysis
The product, at a glance
Amounts for the reviewed label serving.
- Reviewed variant
- Vitamin B-Complex 50 · reviewed 50 capsules
- Label serving
- 1 capsule
- Servings per reviewed pack
- 50
- Ingredients per label serving
- B6 50 mg; B12 50 mcg; folate 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid)
- Ingredient list
- Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (B-1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2), Niacin (as Niacinamide) (B-3), Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCI), Folate, Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium d-Pantothenate), Choline (from Choline Bitartrate), PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid), Inositol, Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Whole Food Base (Whole Rice Concentrate and Aloe Vera Gel), Magnesium Stearate and Silica.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
Label sources & rating context
~ means approximate; — means no published value in this record. Customer ratings are the named publisher’s snapshot and may include multiple sizes or earlier formulas. The Supplement Explained Score is our source-reviewed editorial assessment out of 25, separate from customer stars. Compare the five criteria and the same intended use; the total is not a clinical ranking. Prices are dated USD offer snapshots; cost uses the reviewed pack and label serving.
- Label clarity: 4/5
- Evidence transfer: 3/5
- Safety fit: 3/5
- Quality proof: 2/5
- Value fit: 2/5
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Our editorial assessment
Supplement Explained Score
14/25
Solaray Vitamin B-Complex 50 · Vitamin B-Complex 50 · reviewed 50 capsules
Five equally weighted criteria, with a product-specific reason for every point. This is a buying-decision assessment, separate from customer stars and personal medical suitability.
- Label clarity 4/5
- Reviewed Vitamin B-Complex 50 · reviewed 50 capsules: 1 capsule; 50 label servings. B6 50 mg; B12 50 mcg; folate 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid). Companion-blend quantities, current variant or full-panel details remain less complete than the core active amount.
- Evidence transfer 3/5
- B-complex nutrients can address a relevant gap; high potency is not evidence of extra energy for a replete adult.
- Safety fit 3/5
- B6 50 mg creates a significant prolonged-use/neuropathy concern; count all B6 sources and review medications.
- Quality proof 2/5
- The reviewed B-Complex 50 formula has no verified independent finished-capsule record.
- Value fit 2/5
- Formulation/version ambiguity prevents matched cost normalization; high potency adds burden rather than automatic value.
Review basis: Published labels, manufacturer/retailer information, clinical sources and exact-product quality records where available. We did not buy, personally use or laboratory-test this product for this assessment.
Reviewed · Method v2.0 · How we assign points
Sources behind this score
Product labels and independent directory records identify a formula or testing scope. Clinical references concern ingredients or studied regimens unless the explanation explicitly matches the finished formula.
Who might consider it, and who should skip it?
This is an option to discuss if a healthcare professional has already recommended a higher-dose B-complex. It is a poor default for someone who simply wants modest nutritional coverage, already takes another B6-containing supplement, or is choosing solely because the label percentages are large. The 50 mg B6 amount is substantially more than a routine nutritional requirement. [3]
Persistent fatigue is a reason to investigate the cause, not proof that you need this formula. We have not established that this exact product improves energy in people who already have adequate nutrient intake. If your main question is B12 rather than a broad complex, start with our vitamin B12 guide.
What is in one capsule?
The manufacturer’s displayed panel uses milligrams for some ingredients and micrograms for others. The “50” in the name does not mean every nutrient provides 50 mg. [1]
| Nutrient or component | Per capsule | Listed form |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | 50 mg | Thiamine mononitrate |
| B2 | 50 mg | Riboflavin |
| Niacin | 50 mg | Niacinamide |
| B6 | 50 mg | Pyridoxine HCl |
| Folate | 680 mcg shown; 400 mcg folic acid | Folic acid |
| B12 | 50 mcg | Cyanocobalamin |
| Biotin | 50 mcg | No additional form stated |
| Pantothenic acid | 50 mg | Calcium D-pantothenate |
| Choline | 20 mg | Choline bitartrate |
| PABA | 50 mg | Para-aminobenzoic acid |
| Inositol | 50 mg | Inositol |
The 680 mcg and 400 mcg figures describe the same folate entry, not two separate doses to add together. The displayed panel does not print “DFE” beside 680 mcg. Other ingredients include the cellulose capsule, a rice-concentrate/aloe base, magnesium stearate and silica. [1]
View the manufacturer’s Supplement Facts label
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Manufacturer label; check the package you receive for changes.
Is 50 mg of B6 a concern?
It deserves attention, especially with repeated use or overlapping supplements. NIH reports a US adult upper limit of 100 mg/day, while EFSA’s 2023 assessment set 12 mg/day for adults. Both concern total intake, and neither is a target dose. One capsule is below the US limit but above the European limit; that difference does not make it automatically suitable for long-term use. [3]
If you notice tingling after a B-complex, count B6 across your products and seek professional review rather than treating it as a sign the supplement is working.
Australia’s TGA reports that peripheral neuropathy has occurred with supplemental doses below 50 mg/day and with several B6-containing products taken together. Individual risk varies; the reports do not tell us the percentage of this product’s users who will be affected. If you develop tingling, burning or numbness while taking supplemental B6, stop the supplement and seek medical advice promptly. Do not stop prescribed treatment without discussing it with your prescriber. [4]
Read the B6 line on your multivitamin, magnesium blend and other supplements too. Our multivitamin overlap guide helps organize those labels before a pharmacist or clinician reviews the combination.
Does niacinamide change the safety picture?
The formula provides 50 mg niacin as niacinamide. This exceeds the US adult supplemental niacin upper limit of 35 mg/day. NIH explains that the limit applies to both major supplemental forms, even though niacinamide does not cause the flushing typical of nicotinic acid. “No flush” therefore is not the same as “unlimited intake is safe.” [5]
Do not confuse this capsule with prescription niacin treatment or assume its niacin form has the same effects. The amount, form and reason for use all matter. This review does not set a personal dose or duration.
Is it a methylated B-complex?
No: the panel lists folic acid and cyanocobalamin, rather than methylfolate and methylcobalamin. It also uses pyridoxine HCl rather than P-5-P. These are label distinctions, not a head-to-head clinical ranking of every available B-complex. [1]
If you have been advised to use a specific nutrient form, compare the actual ingredient line rather than relying on a front-label phrase such as “advanced” or “active.” A different form also does not remove the need to check the amount.
Bottle sizes and cost per capsule
Solaray’s product variants showed these one-time prices on September 27, 2026. The photograph on this page is the 50-count bottle. The retailer offers several sizes, so confirm the selected count before checkout. [2]
| Bottle | Price checked | Price divided by capsules |
|---|---|---|
| 50 capsules | $8.89 | About $0.18 |
| 100 capsules | $16.09 | About $0.16 |
| 250 capsules | $33.39 | About $0.13 |
These calculations exclude tax, shipping, subscriptions and coupons. A larger bottle’s lower unit price is not a reason to take the supplement for longer than appropriate. Prices can change.
Check price at HerbsProHerbsPro: $8.89 for B-Complex 50, 50 Caps, checked October 5, 2026. Price and stock can change; confirm the current bottle label.
We may earn a commission from this link.What to check before ordering
- Confirm the B-Complex 50 capsule formula, not B-100 or another B-complex.
- Bring your other supplement labels to a review of total B6 and niacin intake.
- If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medicines or buying for a child, ask about an appropriate product rather than assuming this adult high-dose formula fits.
- Check the actual bottle’s directions and warnings when it arrives.
The manufacturer describes this product as vegan. We have inspected its published label and product information, not independently tested a bottle or assessed your nutritional status. For the distinction between company-level manufacturing claims and product evidence, see our Solaray brand review. [2]
Compare specific product labels:
- Thorne B-Complex #12: A B12-focused B-complex with 23.4 mg B6 per capsule; compare overlap and a simpler standalone B12 option.
Common questions
Does B-50 mean 50 mg of every B vitamin?
No. B12 and biotin are 50 mcg, not 50 mg, and the other quantities also vary. Read the nutrient table rather than treating the product name as a dose instruction.
Can I take it with a multivitamin?
Do not assume the combination is needed. This capsule already contains 50 mg B6 and 50 mg niacin; compare the amounts in both labels and ask a pharmacist or clinician about overlap.
Is this a low-dose B-complex?
No. It is a high-amount formula. If you only want modest nutritional coverage, compare lower-dose options instead of choosing by the largest Daily Value percentages.