Thorne Basic B Complex
vs
NaturesPlus Hema-Plex
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): NaturesPlus Hema-Plex has 25% more
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): same total amount on both labels
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): NaturesPlus Hema-Plex has 2.5× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 33 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Thorne Basic B Complex vs NaturesPlus Hema-Plex.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Thorne Basic B Complex have?

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • 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 NaturesPlus Hema-Plex have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Proprietary Esterified Complex (ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate)
  • Vitamin E appears as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
  • 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 Calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate
  • Calcium appears as Calcium amino acid chelate/complex
  • Iron appears as Iron amino acid chelate/complex
  • Zinc appears as Zinc Monomethionine
  • Selenium appears as Albion Amino Acid Complex
  • Copper appears as Copper Amino Acid Chelate
  • Manganese appears as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
  • L-Cysteine
  • Black Pepper Fruit Extract appears as BioPerine Black Pepper Fruit Extract
  • Beet (Beta vulgaris) Root
  • Blend appears as Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex (Bioflavonoids, Bilberry fruit, Wild Black Raspberry seed, Green Tea leaf, Red Raspberry fruit)

Which categories do Thorne Basic B Complex and NaturesPlus Hema-Plex belong to?

  • Single Vitamin
  • Multivitamin

What health concerns do Thorne Basic B Complex and NaturesPlus Hema-Plex address?

  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • General Health
  • Stress Management
  • Antioxidant Support

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) per serving?

  • NaturesPlus Hema-Plex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 500 mcg per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate) per serving?

  • Both products list the same total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate) per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) per serving?

  • NaturesPlus Hema-Plex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 25 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Thorne Basic B Complex: 1 capsule
    • NaturesPlus Hema-Plex: 1 tablet
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 110 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 10 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 140 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 10 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 400 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 300 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin E
    • This supplement has 20 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 15 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 15 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 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

Last updated: February 3, 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