B-Complex #6 60 Vegetarian Capsules

B-Complex #6 by Thorne Research provides extra support with increased quantities of pyridoxine and pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (both are forms of B6). B-Complex #6 is unique in that it provides the active forms of all B vitamins to ensure enhanced bioavailability. This B complex combines the optimal balance of all the essential B vitamins with an added boost of vitamin B6 as pyridoxine and pyridoxal 5’-phosphate.

This supplement is made according to the utmost quality standards, as you’ve come to expect from all Thorne Research products. As such it is yeast free and does not contain preservatives, lubricants, diluents or magnesium stearate. Unlike some competing brands, this B-Complex is not made with flowing agents that can cause a reduction in the supplement’s bioavailability.

About Pyridoxine and Pyridoxal 5’-phosphate

Pyridoxine and its bioactive form, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (P5P) are both forms of vitamin B6 that are needed for the body to metabolize amino acids, synthesize neurotransmitters and break down glycogen (stored sugar). Both forms of B6 are also crucial for heme synthesis (which is essential for hemoglobin), adequate fatty acid metabolism and converting tryptophan to niacin.

In each easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsule of B-Complex #6, you’ll find 250 milligrams of pyridoxine HCI and 10 milligrams of pyridoxal 5’phosphate in addition to the other B vitamins in their most bioactive forms. Thorne Research specifically designed this B vitamin supplement to ensure you are able to get the most bioavailable B complex possible.

The B Vitamin Family

In addition to its B6 boost, B-Complex #6 also contains eight other water-soluble compounds: biotin, cobalamin (vitamin B12), folate, niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2) and thiamine (vitamin B1). Even though each of these B vitamins are not the same, they work in unison to support many different biochemical functions within the body. Some of the functions that B vitamins are included in are forming red blood cells, supporting healthy neurological function and producing cellular energy. Most B vitamins are also alike in that they are not stored in the body, so we must consume an adequate amount from our diet or supplements every single day. The one that stands out from the crowd (in this sense) is vitamin B12. B12 can be stored by the body, but since it is so crucial to neurological function and development, and since a deficiency can be devastating to many biological functions, most experts recommend supplementing with B12 daily in addition to the other B vitamins.

Why Take a B Complex Supplement?

Since B vitamins play a role in so many biological functions, maintaining adequate levels is vital to your overall health. Supplementing with the active form of each B vitamin can be beneficial to everyone, even healthy individuals. However, certain people who are at risk for vitamin B deficiencies should be diligent about supplementing with these essential vitamins. Those who are at risk for B deficiencies include people who have trouble converting vitamins to their active forms within the liver (due to a poorly functioning liver) such as people with poorly functioning enzymes, digestive problems of those who are aging. This is exactly why Thorne Research created its B-Complex #6, so even those with compromised liver function can ensure that they’re getting the nutrients they need.