Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets supplement bottle
Equate

Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets

What We Researched
12 active ingredients analyzed · 9 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 brand certification checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg
Niacinamide 50 mg
Choline Bitartrate 50 mg
Inositol 50 mg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 25 mg
Para-Amino benzoic Acid (Saccaromyces cerevisiae, yeast) 15 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine mononitrate) 5 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 5 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg
Folate (Folic Acid) 50 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 10 mcg
Biotin 10 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Niacinamide Good
  • Choline Bitartrate Poor
  • Inositol Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) Good
  • Para-Amino benzoic Acid (Saccaromyces cerevisiae, yeast) Good
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine mononitrate) Fair
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (Folic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Carnauba Wax
  • Cellulose
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Hydroxypropylcellulose
  • Hypromellose
  • Peppermint flavour
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
  • Vegetable Stearic Acid
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg Effective
  • Niacinamide 50 mg High
  • Choline Bitartrate 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 25 mg Effective
  • Para-Amino benzoic Acid (Saccaromyces cerevisiae, yeast) 15 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine mononitrate) 5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg Effective
  • Folate (Folic Acid) 50 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 10 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 10 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg
Niacinamide 50 mg
Choline Bitartrate 50 mg
Inositol 50 mg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 25 mg
Para-Amino benzoic Acid (Saccaromyces cerevisiae, yeast) 15 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine mononitrate) 5 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 5 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg
Folate (Folic Acid) 50 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 10 mcg
Biotin 10 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Carnauba Wax Safe

Provides a glossy, protective coating on tablets.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Hydroxypropylcellulose Generally_safe

It is added to bind ingredients together and provide a smooth coating.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Peppermint flavour Unknown
Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Vegetable Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to equipment. Derived from vegetable sources.

Vegetable Stearic Acid Generally_safe

It is used to prevent ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.

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Brand Trust Report
Equate

Founded 1986 · Bentonville, AR, USA · 82 products · walmart.com/cp/equate/975619

Certifications

1 certification
Consumerlab Verified Source

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

5 incidents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets a good supplement?

Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets received a product quality score of 81/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 12 active ingredients Of the 9 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets?

Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets contains 12 active ingredients: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) (250 mg), Niacinamide (50 mg), Choline Bitartrate (50 mg), Inositol (50 mg), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) (25 mg), Para-Amino benzoic Acid (Saccaromyces cerevisiae, yeast) (15 mg), and 6 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets safe to take?

Equate Equate B Complex + Vitamin C Caplets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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