Spring Valley Sublingual Liquid B Complex with B12
Brand: Spring Valley · Form: LIQUID, SUPPLEMENT FORM [E0165]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Spring Valley Sublingual Liquid B Complex with B12 requires careful consideration. While B vitamins are essential, the specific formulation data for this product is not available for review. Our assessment is based on general B vitamin science, but we cannot verify the exact ingredients or dosages in this specific product.
How it works
B vitamins work together as a team to help your body convert food into energy. They support your nervous system, help form red blood cells, and maintain healthy skin and brain function. Because this product is sublingual (taken under the tongue), it may be absorbed more quickly into your bloodstream compared to standard pills.
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplement categories. Data for side effects specific to this exact product is not available. For calcium, which is sometimes included in B-complex formulas, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can also reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before starting this product, especially if you take any prescription medications. Because specific data on this product's ingredients is not available, we cannot confirm if it meets your individual needs. Start with a standard B-complex from a brand with full label transparency for a more predictable experience [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 2.0 fl. Oz. 59.0 mg |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide