Swanson Super Stress, B-Complex
vs
California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin): California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid has 3.0× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 23 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Swanson Super Stress, B-Complex vs California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Swanson Super Stress, B-Complex have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbic Acid
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Cyanocobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin) appears as D-Biotin
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate
  • Choline appears as Choline Bitartrate
  • PABA
  • Inositol

Which active ingredients does California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid have?

  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin) appears as D-Biotin
  • R-Lipoic Acid appears as Sodium R-Lipoic Acid

Which categories do Swanson Super Stress, B-Complex and California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid belong to?

  • B-Complex Formula
  • Antioxidant Complex

What health concerns do Swanson Super Stress, B-Complex and California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid address?

  • Antioxidant Support
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • Immune System Support
  • Stress Management
  • Cellular Health
  • General Health

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B7 (Biotin) per serving?

  • California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid has the highest total amount of Vitamin B7 (Biotin): 150 mcg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Swanson Super Stress, B-Complex: 1 capsule
    • California Gold Nutrition Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid: 1 capsule
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 500 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 25 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.2 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    • This supplement has 25 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    • This supplement has 50 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 16 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 14 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 35 mg
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    • This supplement has 25 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.3 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mg
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate)
    • This supplement has 340 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 400 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 400 mcg DFE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mcg DFE
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
    • This supplement has 150 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 30 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 30 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established

Last updated: February 19, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team