Source Naturals Coenzymate B Complex, Orange Flavor, 30 Lozenges

What Source Naturals Coenzymate B Complex is

Source Naturals Coenzymate B Complex is a B-vitamin complex in orange-flavored lozenges that dissolve in the mouth: each 2-lozenge serving has all eight B vitamins, with B-1, B-2, B-6 and B-12 in coenzyme forms, plus 12 mg of coenzyme Q10, and the bottle holds 30 lozenges (15 servings). According to the manufacturer, you take 2 lozenges daily, so the bottle lasts 15 days (our math). It costs $13.98, about $0.47 per lozenge and $0.93 per day (our math). Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

According to the manufacturer, the label for this same code (SN0274) says: «In order for B-vitamins to be utilized by the body, they must first be converted into their active coenzyme forms. COENZYMATE™ B COMPLEX is ready to go to work immediately.*»

*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.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

Thiamin (vitamin B-1), 13 mg as cocarboxylase. According to MedlinePlus, the medical encyclopedia of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, thiamin helps the body's cells change carbohydrates into energy, and carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy, especially for the brain and nervous system; it also plays a role in muscle contraction and in the conduction of nerve signals. It is found in whole grain and enriched products, wheat germ, beef and pork, eggs and legumes. Here it comes as cocarboxylase: 13 mg per serving, 1,083% of the Daily Value printed on the label.

Riboflavin (vitamin B-2), 10 mg as flavin mononucleotide. MedlinePlus explains that riboflavin works with the other B vitamins, is important for body growth, helps in red blood cell production and helps release energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It is found in dairy products, eggs, green leafy vegetables and lean meats. In this lozenge it comes as flavin mononucleotide: 10 mg per serving, 769% of the Daily Value.

Niacin (vitamin B-3), 40 mg. According to MedlinePlus, niacin helps the digestive system, skin and nerves to function and is important for changing food into energy; it is found in milk, eggs, fish, lean meats, legumes and peanuts. Here it comes in three forms: inositol hexanicotinate, niacinamide and NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), 40 mg per serving, 250% of the Daily Value.

Vitamin B-6, 10 mg as pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P5P). MedlinePlus says vitamin B-6 helps the body maintain normal nerve function, make hemoglobin (which carries oxygen in red blood cells), break down proteins and keep blood sugar in normal ranges. It is found in tuna, salmon, bananas, legumes and whole grains. This bottle has it as pyridoxal-5'-phosphate: 10 mg per serving, 588% of the Daily Value.

Vitamin B-12, 860 mcg as methylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin. According to MedlinePlus, vitamin B-12, like the other B vitamins, is important for protein metabolism, helps form red blood cells and helps maintain the nervous system. It is naturally found in animal foods (fish, meat, poultry, eggs and dairy) and is not present in plant foods unless fortified. Here there are 860 mcg per serving, 35,833% of the Daily Value printed on the label.

Folate, 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid). MedlinePlus explains that folate helps tissues grow and cells work, works with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C to use and create proteins, helps form red blood cells and helps produce DNA. This bottle has it as folic acid, 170% of the Daily Value.

Biotin (150 mcg) and pantothenic acid (B-5, 23 mg). According to MedlinePlus, both are needed for growth and help the body break down and use food (metabolism), and both are required for making fatty acids; pantothenic acid also plays a role in the production of hormones and cholesterol. Here biotin gives 500% of the Daily Value and pantothenic acid, as calcium D-pantothenate, 460%.

Coenzyme Q10, 12 mg. According to the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), in its “Coenzyme Q10” page (January 2019), coenzyme Q10 is a substance naturally present in the human body, with the highest levels in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas, and it is sold in the United States as a dietary supplement. Each serving has 12 mg; no Daily Value has been established.

The other ingredients. Each serving adds 17 mg of vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) and 7 mg of inositol. The lozenge is sweetened with sorbitol and mannitol and has natural orange and licorice flavors.

These explanations describe normal body functions; they are not results measured with this product.

Label facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.

• Contents: 30 orange-flavored lozenges; serving size 2 lozenges, 15 servings per container.
• Other ingredients: sorbitol, mannitol, natural orange flavor, modified cellulose gum, magnesium stearate, natural licorice flavor and sodium citrate.
• Made for: Source Naturals, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA. Barcode 021078002741 (SN0274).

According to the manufacturer: the table, directions and warnings come from the label it publishes for this same code. The price per day is our math.

How to take it

According to the manufacturer, take 2 lozenges daily and, for best results, allow them to dissolve in the mouth before swallowing. At that dose, the 30-lozenge bottle lasts 15 days (our math).

Warnings

• If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
• Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

Frequently asked questions

What is in Coenzymate B Complex?

It has all eight B vitamins per 2-lozenge serving: thiamin as cocarboxylase, riboflavin as flavin mononucleotide, niacin, B-6 as pyridoxal-5'-phosphate, folate, B-12 as methylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin, biotin and pantothenic acid, plus 12 mg of coenzyme Q10, 17 mg of vitamin C and 7 mg of inositol.

How do you take it and how long does the bottle last?

According to the manufacturer, 2 lozenges daily, allowed to dissolve in the mouth before swallowing. The 30-lozenge bottle lasts 15 days (our math).

How much vitamin B-12 does it have?

860 mcg per 2-lozenge serving, as methylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin: 35,833% of the Daily Value on the label.

Do the lozenges contain sugar?

The panel does not list sugars: it prints 1 g of carbohydrate per serving. The lozenge is sweetened with sorbitol and mannitol and has natural orange and licorice flavors.

Can I take it if I am pregnant?

Check with your health care professional first: the label asks you to do so if you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Where can I buy Coenzymate B Complex in Puerto Rico and how much is it?

At Borinquen Natural, for $13.98 per 30-lozenge bottle, about $0.93 per day (our math). Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.