AOR Advanced B Complex, 499mg, Biologically Active Full Spectrum Vitamin B Complex Capsules
AOR Advanced B Complex Details
AOR Advanced B Complex is one of the most-respected B-complex formulas in Canada — an award-winning formulation using the active, methylated forms of B vitamins your body can use directly. Includes methylcobalamin (active B12), L-5-MTHF (active folate), pyridoxal-5-phosphate (active B6), and the bioactive forms of B1 and B2. 499 mg per capsule. Made in Canada. Vegan, vegetarian, and non-GMO.
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Quick Facts
| Total per capsule | 499 mg active B-vitamin complex |
| Active forms | Methylcobalamin (B12), L-5-MTHF (folate), P5P (B6), R5P (B2), benfotiamine (B1) |
| Awards | Alive Awards Silver winner |
| Made in | Canada |
| Diet | Vegan, vegetarian, non-GMO |
| Best taken | Morning with food |
Who AOR Advanced B Complex Is For
- Adults wanting active, methylated B vitamins rather than the lower-cost non-methylated forms
- People with MTHFR gene variations (25-40% of the population) who don't convert folic acid well
- Anyone dealing with low energy, brain fog, or stress where B-vitamin support could help
- Vegans and vegetarians — plant-based diets are typically low in B12 and other B vitamins
- Busy adults who want one high-quality daily B-complex instead of buying individual B vitamins
Who this product is NOT for: If you mostly want a basic B-complex for general energy support and don't have specific reasons to choose methylated forms, a standard B50 or B100 will cost notably less and work fine. If you only need one specific B vitamin (often based on a blood test), buy the standalone version instead.
Vitamart's Take
This is AOR's award-winning B-complex, and one of the most respected B-complex formulas made in Canada. The methylated forms of B12, folate, and B6 mean your body uses them straight away — no conversion step. That matters for the 25-40% of people with the MTHFR gene variation, who don't convert the standard forms well. It's higher-cost than a basic B50, which is fair given what's in it.
How AOR Advanced B Complex Compares
Advanced B Complex vs Basic B50 / B100
AOR Advanced B Complex (this product): Active methylated forms your body uses directly. Better for people with absorption or methylation issues.
Basic B50 / B100: Non-methylated forms. Your body converts them. Lower cost. Fine for general daily support if you don't have methylation issues.
Advanced B Complex vs Advanced B Complex Ultra
Advanced B Complex (this product): Methylated B vitamins. Standard release.
Advanced B Complex Ultra: Methylated B vitamins + niacin + PQQ for brain and mitochondrial support, plus time-release. The upgraded version.
Advanced B Complex vs Standalone B12 or B6
Advanced B Complex: All 8 B vitamins in balanced ratios.
Standalone B12 or B6: Single vitamin. A fit if you only need one specific B (typically based on a blood test result).
Methylated vs Non-Methylated B Vitamins
B vitamins come in two main forms in supplements:
- Non-methylated (lower-cost): Cyanocobalamin (B12), folic acid (folate), pyridoxine HCl (B6). Your body converts these to the active forms before using them.
- Methylated (active forms): Methylcobalamin, L-5-MTHF, P5P. Already in the form your body uses. No conversion needed.
For about 60-75% of the population, the conversion works fine and either form is effective. For 25-40% of people who have MTHFR gene variations, the conversion is significantly less efficient. Methylated forms are the safer bet if you don't know your status.
How To Use
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food, ideally in the morning (B vitamins are energizing, so evening dosing can affect sleep).
Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take medication (especially psychiatric or seizure medications). B vitamins can turn urine bright yellow — this is harmless.
Frequently Asked Questions
➕ Why methylated B vitamins?
➕ How is this different from AOR Advanced B Complex Ultra?
➕ Should I take it morning or evening?
➕ Will my urine turn yellow?
➕ Is this vegan?
➕ Can I take this with antidepressants?
Pairs Well With
- Magnesium Supplements — supports energy and stress
- Vitamin D Supplements — daily essential for Canadians
- Omega-3 Fish Oils — supports brain and heart health
- Adaptogens — ashwagandha and rhodiola for stress support
💡 Subscribe & save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.
Compare Similar Products
- B-Complex Supplements — Compare B-complex formulas at different price points.
- AOR Advanced B Complex Ultra — The premium version with PQQ and time-release.
- TRUMARK TRU-B — Methylated B-complex alternative.
- Energy Supplements — Browse all energy-related options.
About Vitamart
Vitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in quality products you trust at prices you love — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. Backed by our Low Price Guarantee: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢.
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AOR Advanced B Complex Details
AOR Advanced B Complex is one of the most-respected B-complex formulas in Canada — an award-winning formulation using the active, methylated forms of B vitamins your body can use directly. Includes methylcobalamin (active B12), L-5-MTHF (active folate), pyridoxal-5-phosphate (active B6), and the bioactive forms of B1 and B2. 499 mg per capsule. Made in Canada. Vegan, vegetarian, and non-GMO.
Vitamins Lowest Prices | Lowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed | Ships from Ontario across Canada
Quick Facts
| Total per capsule | 499 mg active B-vitamin complex |
| Active forms | Methylcobalamin (B12), L-5-MTHF (folate), P5P (B6), R5P (B2), benfotiamine (B1) |
| Awards | Alive Awards Silver winner |
| Made in | Canada |
| Diet | Vegan, vegetarian, non-GMO |
| Best taken | Morning with food |
Who AOR Advanced B Complex Is For
- Adults wanting active, methylated B vitamins rather than the lower-cost non-methylated forms
- People with MTHFR gene variations (25-40% of the population) who don't convert folic acid well
- Anyone dealing with low energy, brain fog, or stress where B-vitamin support could help
- Vegans and vegetarians — plant-based diets are typically low in B12 and other B vitamins
- Busy adults who want one high-quality daily B-complex instead of buying individual B vitamins
Who this product is NOT for: If you mostly want a basic B-complex for general energy support and don't have specific reasons to choose methylated forms, a standard B50 or B100 will cost notably less and work fine. If you only need one specific B vitamin (often based on a blood test), buy the standalone version instead.
Vitamart's Take
This is AOR's award-winning B-complex, and one of the most respected B-complex formulas made in Canada. The methylated forms of B12, folate, and B6 mean your body uses them straight away — no conversion step. That matters for the 25-40% of people with the MTHFR gene variation, who don't convert the standard forms well. It's higher-cost than a basic B50, which is fair given what's in it.
How AOR Advanced B Complex Compares
Advanced B Complex vs Basic B50 / B100
AOR Advanced B Complex (this product): Active methylated forms your body uses directly. Better for people with absorption or methylation issues.
Basic B50 / B100: Non-methylated forms. Your body converts them. Lower cost. Fine for general daily support if you don't have methylation issues.
Advanced B Complex vs Advanced B Complex Ultra
Advanced B Complex (this product): Methylated B vitamins. Standard release.
Advanced B Complex Ultra: Methylated B vitamins + niacin + PQQ for brain and mitochondrial support, plus time-release. The upgraded version.
Advanced B Complex vs Standalone B12 or B6
Advanced B Complex: All 8 B vitamins in balanced ratios.
Standalone B12 or B6: Single vitamin. A fit if you only need one specific B (typically based on a blood test result).
Methylated vs Non-Methylated B Vitamins
B vitamins come in two main forms in supplements:
- Non-methylated (lower-cost): Cyanocobalamin (B12), folic acid (folate), pyridoxine HCl (B6). Your body converts these to the active forms before using them.
- Methylated (active forms): Methylcobalamin, L-5-MTHF, P5P. Already in the form your body uses. No conversion needed.
For about 60-75% of the population, the conversion works fine and either form is effective. For 25-40% of people who have MTHFR gene variations, the conversion is significantly less efficient. Methylated forms are the safer bet if you don't know your status.
How To Use
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food, ideally in the morning (B vitamins are energizing, so evening dosing can affect sleep).
Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take medication (especially psychiatric or seizure medications). B vitamins can turn urine bright yellow — this is harmless.
Frequently Asked Questions
➕ Why methylated B vitamins?
➕ How is this different from AOR Advanced B Complex Ultra?
➕ Should I take it morning or evening?
➕ Will my urine turn yellow?
➕ Is this vegan?
➕ Can I take this with antidepressants?
Pairs Well With
- Magnesium Supplements — supports energy and stress
- Vitamin D Supplements — daily essential for Canadians
- Omega-3 Fish Oils — supports brain and heart health
- Adaptogens — ashwagandha and rhodiola for stress support
💡 Subscribe & save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.
Compare Similar Products
- B-Complex Supplements — Compare B-complex formulas at different price points.
- AOR Advanced B Complex Ultra — The premium version with PQQ and time-release.
- TRUMARK TRU-B — Methylated B-complex alternative.
- Energy Supplements — Browse all energy-related options.
About Vitamart
Vitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in quality products you trust at prices you love — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. Backed by our Low Price Guarantee: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢.
Vitamins Lowest Prices.
