NOW Foods Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules supplement bottle
NOW Foods

Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules

What We Researched
16 active ingredients analyzed · 3 inactive ingredients decoded · 7 brand certifications checked · 4 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Good
100
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin C (from Magnesium Ascorbate) 60 mg 67%
Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl and Cocarboxylase) 50 mg 4167%
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin & from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) 50 mg 3846%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(from Inositol Hexanicotinate and NAD Trihydrate) 100 mg 625%
Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and P-5-P Monohydrate) 50 mg 2941%
Folate [from Quatrefolic®(6S)-5-MTHF**Glucosamine Salt] [400 mcg (6S)-5-MTHF**] 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin and Dibencozide) 250 mcg 10,417%
Biotin 1,000 mcg 3333%
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5)(from Calcium Pantothenate) 50 mg 1000%
Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) 25 mg 5%
Betaine Anhydrous 50 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid 50 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 25 mg
Inositol (from Inositol Hexanicotinate, Inositol Hexaphosphate and Inositol) 30 mg
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) 10 mg
Pantethine 10 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin C (from Magnesium Ascorbate) Good
  • Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl and Cocarboxylase) Good
  • Riboflavin (as Riboflavin & from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) Good
  • Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(from Inositol Hexanicotinate and NAD Trihydrate) Poor
  • Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and P-5-P Monohydrate) Fair
  • Folate [from Quatrefolic®(6S)-5-MTHF**Glucosamine Salt] [400 mcg (6S)-5-MTHF**] Good
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin and Dibencozide) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5)(from Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Betaine Anhydrous Good
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid Fair
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) Good
  • Inositol (from Inositol Hexanicotinate, Inositol Hexaphosphate and Inositol) Good
  • CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) Fair
  • Pantethine Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule)
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Stearic acid (vegetable source, Silicon dioxide, Hypromellose (cellulose) and calcium silicate
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin C (from Magnesium Ascorbate) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl and Cocarboxylase) 50 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Riboflavin & from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) 50 mg Effective
  • Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(from Inositol Hexanicotinate and NAD Trihydrate) 100 mg High
  • Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and P-5-P Monohydrate) 50 mg Effective
  • Folate [from Quatrefolic®(6S)-5-MTHF**Glucosamine Salt] [400 mcg (6S)-5-MTHF**] 680 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin and Dibencozide) 250 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 1,000 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5)(from Calcium Pantothenate) 50 mg Effective
  • Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Betaine Anhydrous 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid 50 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol (from Inositol Hexanicotinate, Inositol Hexaphosphate and Inositol) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Pantethine 10 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C (from Magnesium Ascorbate) 60 mg 67%
Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl and Cocarboxylase) 50 mg 4167%
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin & from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) 50 mg 3846%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(from Inositol Hexanicotinate and NAD Trihydrate) 100 mg 625%
Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and P-5-P Monohydrate) 50 mg 2941%
Folate [from Quatrefolic®(6S)-5-MTHF**Glucosamine Salt] [400 mcg (6S)-5-MTHF**] 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin and Dibencozide) 250 mcg 10,417%
Biotin 1,000 mcg 3333%
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5)(from Calcium Pantothenate) 50 mg 1000%
Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) 25 mg 5%
Betaine Anhydrous 50 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid 50 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 25 mg
Inositol (from Inositol Hexanicotinate, Inositol Hexaphosphate and Inositol) 30 mg
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (Ubiquinone) 10 mg
Pantethine 10 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule) Safe

It is used as a material for making vegetarian capsules.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Stearic acid (vegetable source, Silicon dioxide, Hypromellose (cellulose) and calcium silicate Unknown

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
NOW Foods

Founded 1968 · Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA · 996 products · nowfoods.com

Certifications

7 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Npa Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

7 incidents
Lawsuit Mislabeled St. John's Wort supplement, containing significantly less of the active ingredient than advertised.NoneSource
Lawsuit A data breach that compromised personal and health information of employees and dependents.2023Source
Prop 65 Lead2021-11-30Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts2020-06-12Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix2018-06-21Source
Lawsuit Misleadingly using slack-fill packaging for their Vitamin C supplements.2015Source
Fda Warning Adulterated Dietary Supplement due to pesticide (quintozene) contamination in American Ginseng.2007-10-12Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOW Foods Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules a good supplement?

NOW Foods Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules received a product quality score of 81/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 16 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 3 inactive ingredients, 2 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NOW Foods, holds a brand trust score of 100/100 with 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project.

What are the ingredients in NOW Foods Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules?

NOW Foods Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules contains 16 active ingredients: Vitamin C (from Magnesium Ascorbate) (60 mg), Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl and Cocarboxylase) (50 mg), Riboflavin (as Riboflavin & from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) (50 mg), Niacin (Vitamin B-3)(from Inositol Hexanicotinate and NAD Trihydrate) (100 mg), Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and P-5-P Monohydrate) (50 mg), Folate [from Quatrefolic®(6S)-5-MTHF**Glucosamine Salt] [400 mcg (6S)-5-MTHF**] (680 mcg DFE), and 10 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Thiamin at 4167% DV, Riboflavin at 3846% DV, Niacin at 625% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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NOW Foods Co-Enzyme B-Complex, 60 Veg Capsules 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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NOW Foods receives a brand trust score of 100/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA, the company offers 996 products in their lineup. They hold 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: NOW Foods has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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