NaturesPlus Source of LIfe Garden Vitamin B12, 60 Vegan Capsules supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Source of LIfe Garden Vitamin B12, 60 Vegan Capsules

What We Researched
9 active ingredients analyzed · 3 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Good
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Thiamin (from Certified Organic Guava [Psidium guajava], Holy Basil [Ocimum sanctum] and Lemon[Citrus limon] extracts) 1 mg 83%
Riboflavin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 0.9 mg 69%
Niacin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 2.5 mg NE 16%
Vitamin B6 (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 1 mg 59%
Folate (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 133 mcg DFE 33%
Vitamin B12 (from methylcobalamin) 1000 mcg 41,667%
Biotin 60 mcg 20%
Pantothenic Acid (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 1.8 mg 36%
Certified Organic Whole Food BlendGuava§, Holy Basil§, Lemon§, Brown Rice§, Apple§, Orange§, Grape§, Blueberry§, Strawberry§, Cranberry§, Beet§, Blackberry§, Black Currant§, Cherry§, Pomegranate§, Raspberry§, Carrot Juice§, Red Bell Pepper§, Cucumber§, Sweet Potato§, Broccoli§, Spinach§, Mango§, Papaya§, Bilberry§, Cinamon§, Kale§ 450 mg *
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Thiamin (from Certified Organic Guava [Psidium guajava], Holy Basil [Ocimum sanctum] and Lemon[Citrus limon] extracts) Good
  • Riboflavin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) Good
  • Niacin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) Fair
  • Folate (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (from methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) Good
  • Certified Organic Whole Food BlendGuava§, Holy Basil§, Lemon§, Brown Rice§, Apple§, Orange§, Grape§, Blueberry§, Strawberry§, Cranberry§, Beet§, Blackberry§, Black Currant§, Cherry§, Pomegranate§, Raspberry§, Carrot Juice§, Red Bell Pepper§, Cucumber§, Sweet Potato§, Broccoli§, Spinach§, Mango§, Papaya§, Bilberry§, Cinamon§, Kale§ Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Organic capsule (pullulan prebiotic polysaccharides [from aureobasidium pullulans])
  • Organic rice protein
  • Organic potato starch and Organic rice maltodextrin
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Thiamin (from Certified Organic Guava [Psidium guajava], Holy Basil [Ocimum sanctum] and Lemon[Citrus limon] extracts) 1 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 0.9 mg Under-dosed
  • Niacin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 2.5 mg NE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Folate (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 133 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (from methylcobalamin) 1000 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 60 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 1.8 mg Under-dosed
  • Certified Organic Whole Food BlendGuava§, Holy Basil§, Lemon§, Brown Rice§, Apple§, Orange§, Grape§, Blueberry§, Strawberry§, Cranberry§, Beet§, Blackberry§, Black Currant§, Cherry§, Pomegranate§, Raspberry§, Carrot Juice§, Red Bell Pepper§, Cucumber§, Sweet Potato§, Broccoli§, Spinach§, Mango§, Papaya§, Bilberry§, Cinamon§, Kale§ 450 mg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Thiamin (from Certified Organic Guava [Psidium guajava], Holy Basil [Ocimum sanctum] and Lemon[Citrus limon] extracts) 1 mg 83%
Riboflavin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 0.9 mg 69%
Niacin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 2.5 mg NE 16%
Vitamin B6 (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 1 mg 59%
Folate (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 133 mcg DFE 33%
Vitamin B12 (from methylcobalamin) 1000 mcg 41,667%
Biotin 60 mcg 20%
Pantothenic Acid (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) 1.8 mg 36%
Certified Organic Whole Food BlendGuava§, Holy Basil§, Lemon§, Brown Rice§, Apple§, Orange§, Grape§, Blueberry§, Strawberry§, Cranberry§, Beet§, Blackberry§, Black Currant§, Cherry§, Pomegranate§, Raspberry§, Carrot Juice§, Red Bell Pepper§, Cucumber§, Sweet Potato§, Broccoli§, Spinach§, Mango§, Papaya§, Bilberry§, Cinamon§, Kale§ 450 mg *

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturesPlus Source of LIfe Garden Vitamin B12, 60 Vegan Capsules a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Source of LIfe Garden Vitamin B12, 60 Vegan Capsules received a product quality score of 81/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 9 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 3 inactive ingredients, 0 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Source of LIfe Garden Vitamin B12, 60 Vegan Capsules?

NaturesPlus Source of LIfe Garden Vitamin B12, 60 Vegan Capsules contains 9 active ingredients: Thiamin (from Certified Organic Guava [Psidium guajava], Holy Basil [Ocimum sanctum] and Lemon[Citrus limon] extracts) (1 mg), Riboflavin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) (0.9 mg), Niacin (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) (2.5 mg NE), Vitamin B6 (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) (1 mg), Folate (from Certified Organic Guava, Holy Basil and Lemon extracts) (133 mcg DFE), Vitamin B12 (from methylcobalamin) (1000 mcg), and 3 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 41,667% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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