Balanced B50 by CVS Health — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 87/100

This product is generally safe

Niacin: 50mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)
Contains proprietary blend — exact ingredient amounts not disclosed
75% of ingredients have research evidence

C Label Compliance Grade

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Niacin: 50mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)

ℹ️ Contains proprietary blend — exact ingredient amounts not disclosed

Label Data

1 Caplet(s) Serving Size

Other Combinations Product Type

75% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Thiamine

50 mg (3333% DV)

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

RDA 1.2mg This product: 50mg

Riboflavin

50 mg (2941% DV)

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

RDA 1.3mg This product: 50mg

Niacin

50 mg (250% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 1.4× (UL: 35 mg) 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 50mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

50 mg (2500% DV)

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

RDA 1.3mg This product: 50mg 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

50 mcg (833% DV)

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

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.05mg

Biotin

50 mcg (17% DV)

✅ 1.7× RDA — within safe limits 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.05mg

Pantothenic Acid

50 mg (500% DV)

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

RDA 5mg This product: 50mg

PABA

50 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (9 products)

This product: 50mg

Inositol

50 mg

📊 Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 📚 29 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 5)

This product: 50mg

Choline Bitartrate

50 mg

✅ Within RDA (0.1× RDA of 550 mg) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 7)

RDA 550mg This product: 50mg UL 3500mg

Proprietary Blend

2.5 mg

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Silica Vegetable Magnesium Stearate 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

Vegetarian 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

Contains soy ingredients.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper Resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Contains soy ingredients.

This formula also contains Choline.

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

Vegetarian formula

Additional Information

Energy metabolism

Actual product size on side panel Supports heart & nervous system health

The B Complex vitamins work together to support nervous system health and energy metabolism.

Actual size

Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.

Prod. No. 583 B6059 00A

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 50428 28086 7

DSLD Entry Date 2018-02-23

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Other (e.g. tea bag)

Brand CVS Health

DSLD ID 82349

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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