Balance B-50
Swanson Premium Brand's Balance B-50 is an 'Other Combinations' supplement containing 11 ingredients, primarily focusing on B vitamins. It achieves an N+ Score of 79, earning a 'B-' grade, signifying a good quality product. This formulation delivers several B vitamins at clinically studied dosages, including Thiamine (50 mg), Riboflavin (50 mg), Niacinamide (50 mg NE), Vitamin B6 (50 mg), and Folate (665 mcg DFE), which research suggests may support energy metabolism and nervous system health. Choline is noted as underdosed in this product. This supplement offers transparent ingredient information and may be beneficial for individuals seeking a balanced B vitamin complex.
About This Product
Balance B-50 by Swanson Premium Brand is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 11 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 79/100 (Grade B-).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and 5 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +8 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 11 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (11 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 665.000 mcg DFE | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 50.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 50.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Choline | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Inositol | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Niacinamide | 50.000 mg NE | High |
| PABA | 50.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
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