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AOR AOR - Advanced B Complex, 90 vcaps

AOR Advanced B Complex - B vitamins are essential, and it is important to get the right amount in the right forms. Advanced B Complex delivers the biologically active and most efficient forms of these vitamins. These nutrients help metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy, tissue and red blood cell formation, as well as normal growth and development.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $39.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Active methylated forms: B vitamins in the forms your body can put to use right away.
Mood and hormone balance: Supports healthy methylation, mood and hormonal rhythm.
Energy at the cellular level: Feeds the pathways behind steady, real energy.

Best suited to: someone whose body converts folic acid or b12 poorly, wants flush-free niacin support without the histamine flush, vegetarian or vegan needing reliable b12, wants one capsule some days, three on harder days.

What the research supports

Three capsules give 100 mg of active B6, plus the full B complex. At one to three capsules a day, the 90-capsule bottle lasts 30 to 90 days.

Mood trials use 50 to 100 mg of B6 a day.

Energy (evidence: strong, from mechanistic, human trials): B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6 are the cofactors cells use to pull energy out of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Running short on any of them can leave you tired even when you're eating enough.
Mood (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis): Vitamin B6 helps make serotonin and other mood-regulating brain chemicals. Trials using 50 to 100 mg of B6 a day, the range this product's 100 mg full dose reaches, report improved mood around the menstrual cycle.
Heart (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis): Active folate and B12 are forms your body can use directly, skipping a conversion step some people handle poorly. Trials at doses in this range consistently lower homocysteine, a marker tied to normal heart and nerve function.

Read the literature: Energy on PubMed, Mood on PubMed, Heart on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Someone whose body converts folic acid or B12 poorly: L-5-MTHF and methylcobalamin are the pre-converted forms, so no reliance on the MTHFR or intrinsic factor conversion steps that trip some people up.
Wants flush-free niacin support without the histamine flush: Inositol hexanicotinate is a bound form of niacin that does not cause the burning flush associated with plain niacin.
Vegetarian or vegan needing reliable B12: Methylcobalamin is an active, animal-free form of B12 at a full 1000 mcg dose.
Wants one capsule some days, three on harder days: The 1 to 3 capsule range lets you titrate dose rather than being locked into one fixed amount.

Look elsewhere if

Someone who just wants a light daily B top up: A basic B-complex at 25 to 50 mg, or the B vitamins already inside a multivitamin. This is a high-potency active-form formula, and most of what you pay for is the part a light top up does not need.
Already taking a multivitamin with meaningful B6: Stacking two sources of B6 at these potencies can push totals high with regular long-term use, so check your other supplements before adding this on top.
Wants the cheapest basic B-complex: A standard cyanocobalamin and folic acid B-complex will cover baseline needs for a fraction of the price if active forms aren't a specific concern.
Sensitive to high-dose B6 over long periods: Look for a lower-dose B-complex closer to 25 to 50 mg of B6 if you plan to take it daily for months.

What to expect

B vitamins work as cofactors in energy metabolism, so there is no dramatic feeling of a hit, but some people notice steadier energy and less afternoon slump within one to two weeks of consistent use. Effects on mood or homocysteine markers, where the active B6, B12 and folate forms matter most, build over weeks of regular use rather than showing up immediately.

How it compares

Compared with a standard drugstore B-complex with cyanocobalamin and folic acid: This product uses the already-active coenzyme forms of B1, B2, B6, B12 and folate, which skips conversion steps some people handle poorly. The tradeoff: It costs more per capsule and the doses, especially B6 and niacin, run higher than what a basic multivitamin user typically needs.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: B3 (Niacin from 388 mg inositol hexanicotinate), B2 (Riboflavin-5-phosphate sodium), B1 Thiamine (Benfotiamine), B5 (Pantethine, calcium D-pantothenate) and 6 more
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule 1-3 times daily with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules. Swallow capsules whole.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take 1 capsule 1-3 times daily with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules. Swallow capsules whole.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each 3 capsules contains

B3 (Niacin from 388 mg inositol hexanicotinate): 353 mg
B2 (Riboflavin-5-phosphate sodium): 7.5 mg
B1 Thiamine (Benfotiamine): 100 mg
B5 (Pantethine, calcium D-pantothenate): 300 mg
B6 (Pyridoxal-5'-phosphate): 100 mg
Folic acid (calcium L-5-MTHF): 1000 mcg
B12 (Methylcobalamin): 1000 mcg
Biotin: 500 mcg
Choline bitartrate (provides 240 mg of choline): 600 mg
Inositol (iInositol hexanicotinate, inositol): 393 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, sodium stearyl fumarate, ethylcellulose, dibutyl sebacate, mannitol (corn), Hypromellose, chlorophyll.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Advanced B Complex

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.