Balanced B-100 by CVS Pharmacy — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Niacin: 100mg is 2.9× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)

Label Data

1 Caplet(s) Serving Size

Vitamin Product Type

88% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Thiamine

100 mg (6667% DV)

📊 83.3× RDA — above typical dose 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 100mg

Riboflavin

100 mg (5882% DV)

📊 76.9× RDA — above typical dose 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 100mg

Niacin

100 mg (500% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 2.9× (UL: 35 mg) 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 100mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

100 mg (5000% DV)

📊 76.9× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 100mg UL 100mg

Folic Acid

400 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.4 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 0.4mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

100 mcg (1667% DV)

📊 41.7× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.1mg

Biotin

100 mcg (33% DV)

📊 3.3× RDA — above typical dose 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.1mg

Pantothenic Acid

100 mg (1000% DV)

📊 20.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 100mg

Other Ingredients

Dicalcium Phosphate Hypromellose Cellulose Stearic Acid Contains <2% of:

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (83% of products) Nutrient (47% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) caplet daily, preferably with a meal. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

WARNING: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

🧪 Formulation Notes

No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, salt.

Additional Information

ACTUAL SIZE

Prod. No. 12621 B12620 05C

Timed Release

ENERGY METABOLISM*

Supports Heart, Brain & Nervous System Health*

This product is comprised of 8 vitamins that work together to support nervous system health and energy metabolism.* This product has been specially formulated to gradually release over a prolonged period of time.

STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 50428 20553 2

DSLD Entry Date 2013-05-24

Product Type Vitamin

Form Other (e.g. tea bag)

Brand CVS Pharmacy

DSLD ID 19173

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

100 Research Sources

56 Avg Quality Score

48 Systematic Review

30 Meta Analysis

13 Rct

6 Clinical Trial

1 Cochrane Review

1 Regulatory Source

B Thiamine for prevention and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome in people who abuse alcohol

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013

PubMed DOI Cochrane

B Efficacy of B-vitamins and vitamin D therapy in improving depressive and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Systematic Review Nutritional neuroscience 2023

PubMed DOI

B Effect of thiamine supplementation on glycaemic outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis BMJ open 2022

PubMed DOI

B Effect of intravenous thiamine administration on critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2024

PubMed DOI

B Effect of adjunctive vitamin C, glucocorticoids, and vitamin B1 on longer-term mortality in adults with sepsis or septic shock: a systematic review and a component network meta-analysis

Systematic Review Intensive care medicine 2022

PubMed DOI

B Effect of Combined Diclofenac and B Vitamins (Thiamine, Pyridoxine, and Cyanocobalamin) for Low Back Pain Management: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) 2020

PubMed DOI

B Thiamine, Ascorbic Acid, and Hydrocortisone As a Metabolic Resuscitation Cocktail in Sepsis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With Trial Sequential Analysis

Meta Analysis Critical care medicine 2021

PubMed DOI

B The effects of thiamine supplementation on patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2022

PubMed DOI

B Hydrocortisone Combined with Vitamin C and Thiamine in the Treatment of Sepsis/Septic Shock: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis

Meta Analysis Clinical and investigative medicine. Medecine clinique et experimentale 2023

PubMed DOI

B Thiamine for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome in people at risk from alcohol abuse

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2004

PubMed Cochrane

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