What It Is
3B Complex Dissolving Chewable supplies three B vitamins — B6, folate, and B12 — in a lozenge that dissolves in the mouth rather than a capsule or tablet to swallow. Each lozenge is a full serving, with 60 in a bottle.
Key Benefits
- Supplies vitamin B6 as pyridoxal 5-phosphate, the active phosphorylated form, at 10 mg
- Provides folate as calcium folinate, a reduced folate, at 1700 mcg DFE
- Supplies vitamin B12 at 3000 mcg, split evenly between hydroxocobalamin and methylcobalamin
- B6 has a role in normal nervous system function and normal immune function
- Folate has a role in normal DNA synthesis and normal amino acid metabolism
- B12 has a role in normal red blood cell formation and normal energy metabolism
How It Works
Vitamin B12 is supplied in two forms in equal parts: 50% hydroxocobalamin and 50% methylcobalamin. Most B12 supplements use a single form, and the two here differ in that methylcobalamin is methylated and hydroxocobalamin is not. The label states the split.
Folate is supplied as calcium folinate, the calcium salt of folinic acid. Folinic acid is a reduced folate, distinct from folic acid.
B6 is provided as pyridoxal 5-phosphate rather than pyridoxine hydrochloride. This is the phosphorylated form the body uses directly as a cofactor.
The delivery format is a dissolving lozenge rather than a swallowed capsule, which is a common approach for B12 and useful for anyone who finds capsules difficult.
Featured Ingredients
- Vitamin B12, 3000 mcg — 50% hydroxocobalamin, 50% methylcobalamin
- Folate as calcium folinate, 1700 mcg DFE (1000 mcg)
- Vitamin B6 as pyridoxal 5-phosphate, 10 mg
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
Servings Per Container: 60
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 10 mg, 588% |
| Folate (as Calcium Folinate) | 1700 mcg DFE (1000 mcg), 425% |
| Vitamin B12 (50% Hydroxycobalamin | 50% Methylcobalamin), 3000 mcg, 125000% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Other Ingredients: Honey Powder, Natural Tart Cherry Extract, Organic Rice Extract Blend, Organic Rice Concentrate.
Sourcing & Quality
All three B vitamins are supplied in active or reduced forms rather than their cheaper counterparts — B6 as the phosphorylated pyridoxal 5-phosphate, folate as calcium folinate, and B12 split between two forms. The lozenge is sweetened with honey powder and flavoured with natural tart cherry extract, with organic rice extract blend and organic rice concentrate as the remaining ingredients. The formula is gluten-free.
This formula contains honey. It is not vegan or plant-based.
Warnings
- Contains honey. Not suitable for vegans, and honey should not be given to infants under 12 months of age.
- This formula supplies vitamin B12 at 125,000% of the Daily Value and folate at 425%. Do not exceed the suggested use, and consult your healthcare professional before combining it with other B-vitamin products.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult your healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or under medical supervision.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 3B Complex contain honey?
Yes. Honey powder is listed in the Other Ingredients on the Supplement Facts panel, where it acts as a sweetener. Because honey is animal-derived, this product is not vegan or plant-based. Honey should also not be given to infants under 12 months of age.
What is in 3B Complex Dissolving Chewable?
Each lozenge supplies 10 mg of vitamin B6 as pyridoxal 5-phosphate, 1700 mcg DFE of folate as calcium folinate, and 3000 mcg of vitamin B12 split evenly between hydroxocobalamin and methylcobalamin. Other ingredients are honey powder, natural tart cherry extract, organic rice extract blend, and organic rice concentrate. The full panel is listed in the Supplement Facts above.
What form does it come in, and how many servings are in a bottle?
It is a lozenge that dissolves in the mouth rather than a capsule or tablet to swallow. A bottle contains 60 lozenges and the serving size is 1 lozenge, so a bottle is 60 servings.
Why are there two forms of B12?
The label states 50% hydroxocobalamin and 50% methylcobalamin. Vitamin B12 appears in supplements as several forms — cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin, and hydroxocobalamin. Methylcobalamin is a methylated form; hydroxocobalamin is not. Supplying both in equal parts rather than choosing one is a formulation decision, and the label states the split.
What is calcium folinate?
Calcium folinate is the calcium salt of folinic acid, which is a reduced folate. It is distinct from folic acid, the synthetic form used in fortified foods and many multivitamins. The panel declares 1700 mcg DFE, which corresponds to 1000 mcg of the folate itself.
Why is the B12 percentage so high?
The Daily Value for vitamin B12 is 2.4 mcg, and this lozenge supplies 3000 mcg, which works out to 125,000%. B12 is water-soluble and high-dose B12 supplements are common, but the warnings section above notes this and advises against combining it with other B-vitamin products without guidance.
What are the other ingredients?
Honey powder, natural tart cherry extract, organic rice extract blend, and organic rice concentrate. The honey and cherry provide the sweetness and flavour that make a dissolving lozenge palatable.
