What is MegaFood Balanced B Complex and what is it used for?
MegaFood Balanced B Complex is a whole-food-based B vitamin supplement providing all eight B vitamins in one tablet, made with organic kale and brown rice using MegaFood's proprietary FoodState process. The formula delivers B1, B2, B3 (45mg niacin), B5, B6, folate (400mcg), B12 (50mcg), biotin, and organic kale 125mg. B vitamins are essential for energy metabolism — converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into ATP — and for nervous system function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis. NPN 80025551.
What does MegaFood's FoodState process mean and how does it affect the B vitamins?
MegaFood's FoodState process (also called Slo-Food Process) pairs each isolated B vitamin with real food ingredients — organic kale from Foxy Organic and brown rice from Lundberg Family Farms — during manufacturing. Rather than simply pressing isolated synthetic vitamins into tablets, the vitamins are combined with food matrices that mirror how they naturally appear in whole foods. This is intended to improve recognition and utilization by the body and to allow the supplement to be taken on an empty stomach without the nausea or discomfort that sometimes occurs with B vitamins taken without food. Each tablet can be taken at any time of day.
Who should take MegaFood Balanced B Complex and how is it used?
Suitable for adults with increased B vitamin needs: those with dietary restrictions (vegetarians and vegans who may lack B12), people with high energy demands, those under chronic stress, individuals who consume alcohol regularly, and those taking medications that deplete B vitamins (such as metformin for B12, or oral contraceptives for B6 and folate). Take 1 tablet daily; can be taken at any time of day, including on an empty stomach. Contains no gluten, soy, or GMO ingredients. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals and those on prescription medications should consult a physician before use.
What makes MegaFood Balanced B Complex different from standard B complex supplements?
MegaFood is the first supplement brand in history to certify its entire product line as Glyphosate Residue Free (GRF) by an independent third party — a standard stricter than organic certification alone, as organic products may still contain trace glyphosate from neighboring farms. MegaFood also holds B Corp certification and is the first vitamin brand in North America to achieve Plastic Neutral Certification. The whole-food matrix approach (FoodState) allows stomach-friendly dosing without food, which differentiates it from most isolated synthetic B complex products. MegaFood is produced in New Hampshire and formulated under NSF GMP certification.
What is MegaFood and are its supplements safe to take?
MegaFood is an American whole food supplement brand founded in 1973, now part of Pharmavite. It uses a proprietary Slo-Food Process to bond vitamins and minerals to real farm-fresh foods, creating FoodState nutrients the body can absorb more naturally. Products are NSF GMP-certified, tested in ISO-accredited labs for over 150 pesticides, free of the top 9 allergens, certified Glyphosate Residue Free across the entire product line, and Kosher certified. MegaFood holds B Corp status and became North America's first Certified B Corp vitamin brand to achieve Plastic Neutral Certification.
How is MegaFood different from regular vitamin supplement brands?
MegaFood is the first supplement brand in history to certify its entire product line as Glyphosate Residue Free — each product verified by an independent third-party lab, going beyond GMP or non-GMO standards. Its Slo-Food Process embeds nutrients into real food matrices rather than pressing isolated compounds, making it structurally distinct from conventional vitamin manufacturers. MegaFood was also the first North American B Corp vitamin brand to earn Plastic Neutral Certification, adding an environmental accountability layer most supplement companies have not pursued.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.