Activated B Complex with the B6 Turned Up
Most B complexes give you a flat, even dose across the board. B6 Complex is weighted, with extra vitamin B6 on top of a full spectrum of B vitamins. Pure Encapsulations calls it "broad-spectrum B vitamin support with enhanced vitamin B6."*
Who I Reach For This With
- Patients who need B6 specifically but should not take it separate from the rest of the B family
- Anyone where I want the B vitamins in their activated forms
- People who feel wired and depleted at the same time
- Plans that already include magnesium, where B6 and magnesium are often paired
What Makes This Form Different
- Vitamin B6 200 mg (as pyridoxine HCl and 5% pyridoxal 5' phosphate) alongside the other B vitamins in each size 00 capsule
- Riboflavin as vitamin B2 with 67% riboflavin 5' phosphate; folate as Metafolin L-5-MTHF (667 mcg DFE); B12 as methylcobalamin, 30% adenosylcobalamin and 30% hydroxocobalamin HCl
- Includes choline and inositol; made with “high-quality vegan ingredients backed by verifiable science”
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- Supports "proper functioning of the nervous system and healthy cognitive function"*
- Promotes healthy neurological function*
- Includes choline and inositol to support healthy methylation and cognitive function*
- Provides support for cellular, cardiovascular, and psychological health*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
B6 Complex covers the whole B family with extra B6 in one capsule. When a patient needs even more B6 on its own, P5P 50 is the next step, and Magnesium Glycinate is the usual companion. For the depleted-and-wired pattern, I often look at Adrenal alongside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from P5P 50?
P5P 50 is activated B6 alone. B6 Complex is the whole B family with B6 emphasized, so both jobs are done in one capsule.
Will this turn my urine bright yellow?
Probably. That is the riboflavin. It is harmless and does not mean the capsule is wasted.
Can I take it at night?
Pure Encapsulations directs it with a meal. Most people do better taking B vitamins earlier in the day, since they tend to feel activating.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 00) vegetarian capsule contains: Thiamin (as thiamin HCl) (B1) 100 mg; Riboflavin (as vitamin B2 and 67% riboflavin 5' phosphate (activated B2)) 15 mg; Niacin (as niacinamide and 9% inositol hexaniacinate (no-flush niacin)) 110 mg; Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl and 5% pyridoxal 5' phosphate (activated B6)) 200 mg; Folate (as Metafolin, L-5-MTHF) 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg L-5-MTHF); Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin, 30% adenosylcobalamin and 30% hydroxocobalamin HCl) 1,000 mcg; Biotin 400 mcg; Pantothenic acid (as calcium pantothenate) (B5) 100 mg; Choline (as choline bitartrate) 12 mg; Inositol 25 mg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate. Metafolin is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional. 60 or 120 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.