What is New Chapter Fermented B Complex and what does it do?
This is a fermented B-complex tablet providing all eight B vitamins, including B12, intended to support energy metabolism as the body converts food into usable energy without the "crash" associated with stimulant-based energy products. The fermentation process is designed to make the B vitamins gentler on digestion. It also includes 13 herbs such as maca, elderberry, hawthorn, and oregano for additional wellness support.
What are the key ingredients in this B complex?
Each tablet provides pantothenic acid (45mg), niacinamide (45mg), B6 (9mg), thiamine (5mg), riboflavin (3.9mg), folate (392mcg), biotin (300mcg), and B12 (120mcg), alongside 13 herbs led by organic maca (147mg), elderberry extract (33.75mg), oregano (30mg), and hawthorn (28.4mg). Because the formula contains biotin, which can interfere with certain lab test results, inform your healthcare provider that you're taking it before bloodwork.
How should this be taken and who should be cautious?
Adults should take one tablet daily. Those with biliary (bile duct or gallbladder) conditions should consult a healthcare professional before use, as should those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Because B vitamins are water-soluble, this suits people needing daily replenishment due to stress, poor diet, or increased metabolic demand.
How does this differ from typical B-complex supplements?
Most B-complex tablets combine synthetic vitamins with little else. This formula ferments the B vitamins alongside 13 herbs — including maca, hawthorn, and oregano — using organic yeast and beneficial bacteria cultures (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, L. rhamnosus) as part of the fermentation medium, then inactivates them before packaging. This combined herb-and-ferment approach is a more involved production process than a standard synthetic B-complex tablet.
What is New Chapter and who is it suitable for?
New Chapter is a whole-food supplement brand founded in 1982 in Vermont, best known for fermenting organic vitamins and minerals with probiotic cultures instead of using synthetic forms. Its multivitamins, single nutrients, herbal formulas, and probiotics suit adults seeking food-based, gentler-on-the-stomach supplements, including those with sensitive digestion. Because formulas rely on organic whole-food ingredients and fermentation (which can include soy-derived cultures), it may be less suitable for people needing therapeutic-dose isolated nutrients or strict soy-free diets.
How does New Chapter differ from other supplement brands?
New Chapter differentiates itself through a patented fermentation process that cultures vitamins and minerals with organic Saccharomyces yeast and whole-food ingredients, a method proprietary to the brand rather than industry-standard. It was the first major supplement company to earn B Corporation certification, in 2014, and the first to launch a USDA Certified Organic multivitamin line, in 2005. Each production batch is tested for over 125 pesticides, heavy metals, and allergens at internal and third-party labs, exceeding baseline safety testing common among organic-labeled competitors.
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.