B-Complex

There is no single fixed list. A B-complex usually combines several of thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), B6, biotin (B7), folate (B9) and B12, and some add other ingredients or vitamin C. Each vitamin has its own line in the nutrition table, so read the table rather than the name.

The number is part of the product name. It generally refers to the amount, in mg, of several of the B vitamins in one unit, while others such as B12, biotin and folate are given in µg and differ from product to product. Always read the table for the exact amount of each vitamin.

These words are part of the product name and are not defined labelling terms. They usually point to forms such as pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P) for B6, methylcobalamin for B12 or methylfolate for folate. The ingredient list names the exact form of each vitamin.