Hi all~

I was looking for a B complex the other at phramacy but there are too many choices. Even the person who is promoting their own brand are not so sure of what is it for or how to take it.

Can someone recommend or which brand do you prefer? Why?

Thanks.

I makan Blackmores brand

Among the brands sold locally I think Blackmores is ok.

probably not much difference between brands they usually contain about the same ingredients.

just get a brand u're comfortable with.

Instead of just taking a Vitamin B complex why not take a multivitamin that provide the full range of nutrients and Vitamin B in sufficient amounts.
Some of the Vitamin B vitamins include folic acid, vitamin B1,B2, B5,B6, B12 and Biotin.

Not all vitamins are the same and you need to read the labels to know what you are paying for.
The cheapest may not be giving you what you are looking for.

How to choose a quality nutritional supplement.

This is based on a book that you can buy at any major bookstore, "Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements".



This post has been edited by SueM11: Nov 4 2009, 09:24 PM

but dont u think blackmore is too commercial? hahah cuz there's too much advertising and stuff...

not sure how to recommend since you so choosy...always go for branded one since it will be better quality and better QC for the product...don't go for cap ayam brand if you really concern on the quality... taking supplement is more like try and error...there can be everyone come in this topic and say the brand they eat is good but not guarantee it will adsorb/work well on your body...

best is to consult licensed nutritionist or the licensed pharmacist instead of asking those promoter that stand at the counter...company train them to have knowledge on their own brand and reading the script design by the marketing team..they actually know very little on what they selling~

Nutrilite is recommended. Longest manufacturing history background of supplements from growing, harvesting and processing on their own certified farms.

buy both Blackmores and Nutrilite. i buy them both.

Thanks for the info but "not sure how to recommend since you so choosy" ??
what makes you said that?

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Added on November 5, 2009, 2:25 pmWill check about Nutrilite. Thanks for the info.

This post has been edited by zzchieko: Nov 5 2009, 02:25 PM

I take Blackmores multivitamins. Makes my pee really yellow.

cos when ppl recommend you blackmores you say "but dont u think blackmore is too commercial? hahah cuz there's too much advertising and stuff..." most of the well known/branded has their fund to the marketing...too much commercial/advertising doesnt mean the product is no good, right?

nutrilite also have quite alot of advertising in their booklet..just that the way they do business is different cos more to direct marketing style...

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Added on November 5, 2009, 2:35 pmpee yellow mean? no good?

whatever multivitamin or B complex also will make your pee goes yellow if you didnt consume lot of water...

This post has been edited by dokidoki: Nov 5 2009, 02:35 PM

[quote=dokidoki,Nov 5 2009, 02:34 PM]
cos when ppl recommend you blackmores you say "but dont u think blackmore is too commercial? hahah cuz there's too much advertising and stuff..." most of the well known/branded has their fund to the marketing...too much commercial/advertising doesnt mean the product is no good, right?

nutrilite also have quite alot of advertising in their booklet..just that the way they do business is different cos more to direct marketing style...

by saying just that about 1 brand makes me 'choosy'?
i really salute u..great way to judge ppl

what benefits is vitamin B ? i took vitam C only
is it for ladies more.

It is essential water soluble nutrient for human, both male and female.

must try AMWAY one, well known n quality assure.
got a lot of friends selling, u wan i ask them contact u..

This post has been edited by ETEAM TRADING: Nov 6 2009, 10:52 AM

mine is from amway...
my friends want me to try.. so i try..
i guess it's ok for me.

these are the benefit of vitamin B, it's a kinda long though :

5 Top Reasons You Need Vitamin B Complex

The Vitamin B Complex comprises of the essential B Vitamins - Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12 plus the vitamins Biotin, Choline and Inositol. Vitamin B Complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body. Here are my 5 top reasons you need to get plenty of B Complex vitamins in your diet.

1. Energy Production
Vitamin B1 is needed to help convert the carbohydrates we eat into glucose. The following B Vitamins are needed at a cellular level to convert glucose into energy - Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Biotin. A Vitamin B deficiency in any of these vitamins can lead to decreased energy production, lethargy and fatigue.

2. Healthy Nervous systemThe Vitamin B Complex is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B5 is needed for the correct functioning of the adrenal glands and the production of some hormones and nerve regulating substances. Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are essential for the regulation and correct functioning of the entire nervous system including brain function. Vitamin B9 is essential to prevent neural tube defects to the foetus during pregnancy. A deficiency in any of the Vitamin B Complex vitamins can lead to feeling stressed, anxious and depressed.

3. Good Digestion
The Vitamin B Complex is essential for correct digestion, production of HCl (Hydrochloric acid) and to assist in the breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Especially vital for good digestion are Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. A deficiency in any of these B Vitamins can lead to impaired digestion and deficiency of essential nutrients.

4.Healthy Skin, Hair and NailsThe Vitamin B Complex is essential for correct RNA and DNA synthesis and cell reproduction. As our Skin, Hair and Nails are constantly growing and renewing themselves we need the following B vitamins to ensure the good health of these structures - Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Biotin and Choline. Deficiencies of any of these B Vitamins can lead to dry, grey skin, dermatitis, wrinkles, acne, rashes, falling hair and weak, splitting nails.

5. Synergy
The B Vitamins work so closely with one other that a deficiency in any one B Vitamin can lead to poor functioning of any or all of the others even if they are in good supply. Always take the B Vitamins in a Complex and then top up with any individual Vitamin B, if needed.

Extra Tip
B Vitamins are water-soluble which means any excess will be excreted through the urine. This also means that B Vitamins need to be taken on a daily basis, as the only one we can store is Vitamin B12. Taking a high dose Vitamin B Complex (50mg - 100mg) daily can turn urine a bright fluorescent, this is perfectly safe and normal so don't be alarmed!

i always felt sleepy after lunch time . is this the solution ?

B complex might help on you but you also need to reduce the intake of simple carbohydrate (white rice, noodle, white bread). Feeling sleepy after lunch is caused of sudden increasing and decreasing of insulin.

Try GNC Live Well lar. The nutrition brand that i most trusted

As a smart consumer, we all want to get good quality food supplement which is safe, effective and yet affordable.
Regardless of the brand, we just have to know what we should take note of when choosing food supplements.
I have learned how to choose quality food supplements from a friend of mine who is a medical scientist. Do let me know if you are interested on how we choose for supplements.

Cheers!

you have a very strong point there. Totally agree with you

Which supplement companies do we choose?
First, we need to check on the criteria below:

1. The background of the founder.

2. Stamp of Approval

•One way to tell a quality vitamin or mineral product is to look for the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP). The USP sets voluntary quality standards for vitamin and mineral supplements. To use this stamp, manufacturers must produce a product that meets USP's strict standard.
•Vitamins or minerals manufacturers that gained Drug Establishment Registration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA is taking steps to ensure that their Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed by the manufacturers.

3. Must refer to the book named 'Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements' by Lyle MacWilliam. It compares over 1,500 nutritional products in North America to an independent nutritional benchmark developed from the individual recommendations of 12 recognized nutritional authorities.

Based on this 3 criteria, i selected one nutrition company which is intro by my fren

For me, a high dosage is important. Usually only the "Exec B" types are strong enough. Fortunately the pharmacy brands are pretty cheap. I've been taking them over 10 years without problem and am in pretty good shape.

If you have access to a traveller to the USA, Costco Sams Club etc have huge 300-500 tabs bottles at a fraction of what they cost here. Often come in large pills that can be cut into smaller pieces.

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Oh ya...give u guys da link http://howtobehealthy-reine.blogspot.com -- Refer to Essential

Thats correct, vita and supplements should be tax free, unfortunately it doesnt see so!

Amway

Surbex-750 with Zinc

luckily I stumbled upon this thread..
too many brands being suggested..dunno which one is the best...

anyhow, I hv tried US**A, didnt work for me

Ask hospitals/hospital pharmacies/clinics where they source their generic vit B supplements.

i use amway brand it is good compare other brand

Morning.

Been taken Biotin since May 20th.

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Gonna continue both till the day I die




Before and after

I makan the nutrilite B complex...

That is very informative post. Never know that Vitamin B is that good. I think I will give a try.

chosse between synthetic vs natural sources. Synthetic are man made vitamins from petroleum waste. to know more pm me

-- yes ... Nutrilite ... over 75 years old manufaturer of food supplement ...

-- with big numbers of scientist & Research & Developement to back up ....

Blackmores Mega B Complex is so cool but nt available in msia, I order online

I consume B-Complex from Shaklee which comes with Folic Acid.

Very suitable for women trying to conceive as they are important vitamins.

Plus it is worth the price. A bottle can save you up to 4 months.

If you would like to order please do not hesitate to call/SMS/Whatsapp/PM me.

:-)

I have tried blackmores executive B before. It works well initially, but dunno why the effect seems to go away after sometime. And I feel very heaty and my urine is very yellow.

HI EVERYONE,

There are 8 essentials B vitamins and they work best when taken altogether(usually taken from whole grains or leafy green veggy).But unfortunately our diet dont include all these. Vit B also easily depleted when we're under stress,drink alcohol,eat sugar and processed food.

When the body is under constant stress, the body releases adrenaline, to prepare for the “flight or flee” action. This constant state of “preparedness” leaves the body exhausted and scatter brained. In which case we turn to stimulants like caffeine to keep our energy and focus up, but what stimulants do is just produce more adrenaline, that makes us more exhausted and scatter brained: a vicious cycle. The more stress you are under, the more B vitamins you use up in your body.

Shaklee B-Complex provides all eight essential B vitamins necessary for converting the food we eat into energy. B vitamins are essential in the synthesis of DNA and new cells. The B vitamins (folic acid, B6, and B12) promote a healthy cardiovascular system by helping to lower homocysteine levels in the blood.

When the B vitamins are taken together, like they are naturally found in food, they help the brain’s cognitive thinking to work properly and the nervous system to take it easy.

Basically Vit B is essential in our daily hectic life to help us become more energetic,alert and less stressful=).

Norain Liyana
SHAKLEE Independent distributor.
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Bro.. you still taking Exec B? Is ti from Blackmores?

where to get diz blackmores brand? guardian got ah?

Blackmore supporter here.

where u buy?

Any pharmacy will do. Usually I buy at caring because near my place.

What brand has B Complex that can buy from local pharmacy?. I only see Blackmores Executive B and Multi B.

If you considering Blackmore, try to get it at Blackmore online or their own store.
if happen that you in KL, the Blackmore store is in MidValley, just sign for member (its free) and u will get half of the price compare to guardian or watson's shelf.

it's more worth it.