vitamin B complex
noun
: a group of water-soluble vitamins that are found especially in yeast, seed germs, eggs, liver and flesh, and vegetables and that have varied metabolic functions and include coenzymes and growth factors
called also B complex
compare biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavinExamples of vitamin B complex in a Sentence
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To fight fatigue and help with stress on the body (and nervous system), use vitamin B12 or a whole vitamin B complex.
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Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2022
Some of the most popular brain health supplements include fish oil supplements, herbs such as ginkgo biloba and Bacopa monnieri, and vitamin B complex supplements.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022
The main sources for vitamin B complex includes chicken, organ meats, eggs, seeds, nuts and fortified cereals and grains.
—Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
Nutrithick is a vitamin B complex that includes B1, B3, B5, and B6.
—Emerald Elitou, Essence, 10 Jan. 2022
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Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2022
Some of the most popular brain health supplements include fish oil supplements, herbs such as ginkgo biloba and Bacopa monnieri, and vitamin B complex supplements.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022
The main sources for vitamin B complex includes chicken, organ meats, eggs, seeds, nuts and fortified cereals and grains.
—Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
Nutrithick is a vitamin B complex that includes B1, B3, B5, and B6.
—Emerald Elitou, Essence, 10 Jan. 2022
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“Vitamin B complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20B%20complex. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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