Thorne B-Complex #12
vs
Metagenics Ultra Potent-C® 1000 Vitamin C
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Thorne B-Complex #12 has 14% more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 24 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Thorne B-Complex #12 vs Metagenics Ultra Potent-C® 1000 Vitamin C.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Thorne B-Complex #12 have?

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate

Which active ingredients does Metagenics Ultra Potent-C® 1000 Vitamin C have?

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
  • Calcium
  • Sodium
  • L-Lysine
  • Glutathione
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex
  • L-Cysteine

Which categories do Thorne B-Complex #12 and Metagenics Ultra Potent-C® 1000 Vitamin C belong to?

  • Single Vitamin

What health concerns do Thorne B-Complex #12 and Metagenics Ultra Potent-C® 1000 Vitamin C address?

  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • General Health
  • Antioxidant Support
  • Immune System Support

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) per serving?

  • Thorne B-Complex #12 has the highest total amount of Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 80 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Thorne B-Complex #12: 1 capsule
    • Metagenics Ultra Potent-C® 1000 Vitamin C: 1 tablet
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 40 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 28.6 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 80 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 23.4 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 667 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 B12 (Cobalamin)
    • This supplement has 600 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    • This supplement has 70 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 16 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 14 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 35 mg
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 40 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Sodium
    • This supplement has 10 mg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 1500 mg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 1500 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established

Last updated: February 17, 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