Non- Flush B Vitamin Complex - Any Good Ones?

[Nacht Segler]

I use a B Vitamin complex, but have to be careful due to the "flushing" (as in red as a lobster) with some brands. So far the only brand I have found that does not cause it is the B Vitamin complex found at Walmart.

I have been hoping to find alternatives just in case, so if anyone knows of any brands that are decent, but don't cause the flushing, please let me know.

I've looked on Amazon but the results were "meh" and when one promising result came up, it did not say anything about in the listing. So I inquired via the listing and got responses from others that had nothing whatsoever to do with my inquiry. I even emailed the company and got no response...so I gave up and went back to the brand I have used for years.

Thanks.

 

[Shanti1]

Hi @Nacht Segler
Usually people get flushing from B-complex because of the niacin (B3). Niacin comes in a couple of different forms (nicotinic acid and nicotinamide). If the form of B3 on the label says "niacin" instead of, or in addition to "nicotinamide (aka niacinamide)", you may get a flush. Here is some info on the difference between the forms: https://martinswellness.com/blog/post/niacin-vs-niacinamide. I've never met anyone who gets a flush from the niacinamide form, but check your label and let us know.

 

[Judee]

I've used this one before and it says it has inositol hexanlacinate as it's niacin form which I believe is a non-flushing version (??) but of course research to make sure you can have it. https://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Coenzyme-B-Complex-Methylfolate/dp/B00182RSLS/ref=sr_1_37?crid=2OHB4VE1NHHPP&keywords=b+complex&qid=1671869937&sprefix=b+complex,aps,130&sr=8-37&th=1

I have taken it but I have sulfur/thiol sensitivities so I get headaches with too much exposure. Both the thiamine and biotin are supposed to be in that catagory. Still if it's any help to you, I don't think I remember any flushing when I have taken these.

 

[heapsreal]

I've been using Jarrows B Right , all methyl b vitamins. A few years back I think it had folic acid but they changed the formula to methyl folate. I mostly buy it from iherb. From memory the niacin isn't that high of a dose that it caused any flushing in me. I think 25 or 50mg per capsule????

 

[Nacht Segler]

Hi @Nacht Segler
Usually people get flushing from B-complex because of the niacin (B3). Niacin comes in a couple of different forms (nicotinic acid and nicotinamide). If the form of B3 on the label says "niacin" instead of, or in addition to "nicotinamide (aka niacinamide)", you may get a flush. Here is some info on the difference between the forms: https://martinswellness.com/blog/post/niacin-vs-niacinamide. I've never met anyone who gets a flush from the niacinamide form, but check your label and let us know.

Ok, thanks. I will have to have a look.

 

[Nacht Segler]

Just checked mine as I am refilling my container. It does say Nicotinamide.

 

[Shanti1]

I've used this one before and it says it has inositol hexanlacinate as it's niacin form which I believe is a non-flushing version (??) but of course research to make sure you can have it. https://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Coenzyme-B-Complex-Methylfolate/dp/B00182RSLS/ref=sr_1_37?crid=2OHB4VE1NHHPP&keywords=b+complex&qid=1671869937&sprefix=b+complex,aps,130&sr=8-37&th=1

I have taken it but I have sulfur/thiol sensitivities so I get headaches with too much exposure. Both the thiamine and biotin are supposed to be in that catagory. Still if it's any help to you, I don't think I remember any flushing when I have taken these.

Yes, inositol hexanicotinate is another form of "no-flush" niacin. It is basically a molecule of inositol with 6 molecules of nicotinic acid attached. The idea is that they get released and absorbed in the GI tract so slowly that you don't get a flush.

Just checked mine as I am refilling my container. It does say Nicotinamide.

My thought would be to try a product with a lower does of nicotinamide/niacinamide or to try the form that Judee mentioned. Here is a forum thread where others had your same experience:
https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/why-do-i-get-a-flush-with-niacinamide.48474/