Frequently Asked Questions
What are B Vitamins?
B Vitamins are a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that perform a variety of essential functions in the body, from energy production to supporting the nervous system, brain and heart. Because they're water-soluble, the body can't store them - meaning we need a fresh supply from our diet every single day, which is where a daily supplement can quietly earn its keep.
What are Vitamin B supplements good for?
Energy is the headline benefit - B vitamins contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, which is why they're so popular with busy people. Beyond that, B12 and folic acid contribute to normal psychological function, biotin supports the maintenance of normal hair, and riboflavin (B2) even contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. A genuinely hard-working family of nutrients.
What's the difference between a B Complex and individual B vitamins?
A B Complex, like our Vitamin B Complex Extra or max-strength Super B-50, provides high levels of all eight B vitamins in one convenient tablet - ideal for all-round, long-term daily support. Individual B vitamins, such as our B12 Sublingual or High Strength Biotin, let you target a specific need at a higher strength. Many people start with a complex and add individual nutrients where needed.
What is Vitamin B12 and why is it so popular?
B12 is arguably the star of the B family - it contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and normal psychological and immune function. Our best-selling B12 Sublingual 1000mcg dissolves under the tongue for direct absorption, and we also offer Methylcobalamin B12 , a more bioavailable form. It's particularly important for vegans and vegetarians, as B12 is found almost exclusively in animal foods.
Do B vitamins give you energy?
Not in the way a coffee does - and it's worth being straight about that. B vitamins don't contain energy themselves; rather, they help your body convert the food you eat into energy, contributing to normal energy-yielding metabolism and reducing tiredness and fatigue. If you're constantly flagging, a B complex supports the machinery that makes energy - alongside decent sleep, food and movement.
When should I take Vitamin B supplements?
Morning is the popular choice - taking your B vitamins with breakfast supports energy metabolism through the day, and some people find them a little too invigorating close to bedtime. Because B vitamins are water-soluble and can't be stored, taking them consistently every day matters more than perfect timing. Our Super B-50 Complex is time-release, spreading absorption across the day.
Which B vitamins do vegans need most?
Vitamin B12 is the crucial one - it's found almost exclusively in animal products, so the NHS advises those on a vegan diet to use a supplement or fortified foods. Our B12 Sublingual and Methylcobalamin tablets are both ideal, and options like our Riboflavin 200mg and Myo-Inositol are vegan friendly too. It's one of the few supplements that's near-essential rather than optional for vegans.
Why shop for Vitamin B supplements at Just Vitamins?
We offer one of the most comprehensive B vitamin ranges around complete B complex formulations like Vitamin B Complex Extra and max-strength, time-release Super B-50 for all-round daily support, alongside targeted individual B vitamins including sublingual B12, highly bioavailable Methylcobalamin, 5000% NRV Biotin and high-strength Riboflavin. With multiple strengths across the range and exact amounts stated on every label, you can build B vitamin support around your own nutritional needs, all made to strict GMP standards.