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Balanced B-100 Complex Review – 7 Things You Should Consider

By Sasha de Beausset Aparicio, MSc

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

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Evidence Based | Facts | Formula | Health Benefits | Warnings | Cost | Directions | Bottom Line

Balanced B-100 Complex is claimed to provide 100 mg or 100 mcg of each of the eight essential B vitamins: thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, biotin, Folic Acid and Pantothenic acid).The formula is manufactured by Pharmavite, a company located in California, U.S.A. The manufacturer claims the formula will mainly benefit energy production, will promote healthy red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. Additionally, the supplement is claimed to help maintain healthy homocysteine levels, which are important for cardiovascular health.

Balanced B-100 Complex is part of the Nature’s Made line of products, which according to the manufacturer is the first line of dietary supplements to earn a third-party quality seal of approval through the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Verification Program.

Facts

1) Balanced B-100 Complex Quick Facts

Balanced B-100 Complex contains all eight B-vitamins, a group of water soluble vitamins which play an important role in cell metabolism and a number of body functions and processes. The formula does not contain artificial colors or flavors, preservatives, yeast, starch or gluten.

Vitamins B1 is involved in the production of energy from carbohydrates. This helps with nerve function and DNA and RNA production. Deficiency of B1 is the primary cause of a serious nervous system ailment called beriberi.Folic Acid or Vitamin B9 aids in normal cells division, and is particularly important during pregnancy and infancy, where rapid cell growth and division takes place. Deficiency in Vitamin B6, B9 and B12 causes elevated levels of homocysteine, which have been associated to increased cardiovascular risk, cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia or increased risk of bone fractures in the elderly.

Vitamin B12 is important in the production of bone marrow blood cells, proteins and nerve sheaths. Deficiencies in B12 may cause macrocytic anemia, elevate homocysteine and result in peripheral neuropathy, memory loss symptoms and other cognitive deficits. similarly, Vitamin B7 deficiency is associated to neurological disorders in infants, such as ADHD disorder and autism.

Formula

2) What Are Balanced B-100 Complex Ingredients?

Balanced B-100 Complex includes the following ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Cellulose Gel, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Polyethylene Glycol, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Biotin.

Health Benefits

3) Balanced B-100 Complex Health Benefits

  • Time-release formula releases nutrients into the body over an extended period;
  • The formula does not contain artificial colors and flavors, preservatives, gluten, starch and yeast;
  • Reasonable price (approximately $23 for a month’s supply).

Warnings

4) Balanced B-100 Complex Product Warnings

  • The supplement is not FDA approved and not clinically tested;
  • Limited number of consumer reviews available online.

Cost

5) How Much Does Balanced B-100 Complex Cost?

Balanced B-100 Time Release is an averagely-priced supplement. Each bottle contains 60 tablets, enough for approximately one month at the recommended dose. Because each bottle should last you about 60 days, we can consider this supplement to have good value for money.

The manufacturer provides a store locator on their website which allows users to find the closest healthcare store to their current location. A discount coupon also seems to be available for the formula. Nature Made brand comes with a 100% money-back guarantee policy. The terms and conditions for the refund are accessible on the official website.

Directions

6) Directions For Taking Balanced B-100 Complex

The manufacturer recommends taking 1 tablet daily with a meal. No precautions or side effects are mentioned by the manufacturer.

Bottom Line

7) The Bottom Line – “Does it Work?”

Balanced B-100 Complex includes essential B vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of essential bodily functions. Deficiencies in B vitamins may lead or contribute to serious ailments in the long run, including Alzheimer’s disease or beriberi. Essential functions of the B complex include production of energy and metabolism, synthesis of DNA, red blood cell production, supporting a healthy immune and nervous systems and normal growth and development.

Balanced B-100 complex comes in the form of timed release capsules which ensures the release of nutrients over a long period of time. Although the formula received a small number of reviews, consumers claim the product is effective. You should be aware of potential drug-dietary supplements interactions that may exist, hence we advise you discuss the necessity of taking dietary supplements with a healthcare provider.

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