B Vitamins for Energy: Vitamin B Complex Gummies

Looking for B vitamins for energy in a format you will actually keep taking? Five B vitamins sit in the Daily Greens+ gummy, part of the daily GUUDIES pouch: niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), B6, biotin (B7) and B12. Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin and pantothenic acid contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and all five contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

What vitamin B complex gummies are

A vitamin B complex is a supplement that brings several B vitamins together rather than one on its own. Vitamin B complex gummies do the same thing in a chewable format, so there is nothing to swallow and no water needed.

GUUDIES does not sell a separate B complex. The five B vitamins are part of the Daily Greens+ gummy, which also carries vitamin D3, vitamin K2, vitamins A, C and E, zinc, copper, iodine and chromium and a greens blend. It is one of six gummies in each daily pouch.

B vitamins and energy: what is actually authorised

"Energy" on a supplement label can mean a lot of things, so here is exactly what the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register allows for the B vitamins in this gummy:

• Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin and pantothenic acid contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, pantothenic acid and biotin contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 contribute to normal psychological function.
• Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal skin.

B vitamins are not stimulants. They do not work like caffeine and you should not expect a lift within minutes of taking them. If you are tired all the time, the cause is often something a vitamin will not fix, such as poor sleep, stress, low iron or a thyroid problem. It is worth speaking to your GP if tiredness lasts for weeks. Note that GUUDIES contains no iron.

Who it suits

• Adults aged 18 and over who want B vitamins as part of one simple daily routine, rather than a separate B complex tablet.
• People eating vegan or largely plant based who want a reliable source of B12. The Daily Greens+ gummy is vegan.
• Anyone who finds tablets hard to swallow or who keeps forgetting a shelf of separate bottles.

It is not designed for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition, check with your GP or pharmacist before starting any new supplement.

Why the numbering is strange

The gaps in the sequence are historical. B vitamins were numbered as they were discovered, and several later turned out not to be vitamins at all, or to be duplicates of ones already named. B4, B8, B10 and B11 were all struck off. What remains is eight compounds that share little beyond being water soluble and having been found in the same places.

So a B complex is not one nutrient in different forms. It is a group of unrelated compounds that happen to be grouped by history.

Water soluble, so not stored

All B vitamins are water soluble. The body does not build reserves of them in the way it does with the fat soluble vitamins, and any surplus is passed out. That is the reason a daily intake matters, and also why very high dose B supplements can turn urine bright yellow, which is riboflavin (B2) doing exactly what it should. There is no riboflavin in GUUDIES, but you may see the effect from other products.

B12 is the partial exception, since the liver can hold a store that lasts a long time.

B12 and plant based diets

B12 is the one B vitamin that is essentially absent from plant foods. It is produced by bacteria and reaches us through animal products or fortification. That makes it the nutrient most commonly discussed for anyone eating vegan or largely plant based, and it is worth knowing where yours comes from. The NHS page on B vitamins and folic acid covers food sources for each one.

Biotin appears twice

There is 30µg of biotin here in Daily Greens+, and a further 100µg in the Marine Collagen gummy. Both are declared separately on the label rather than combined, so the totals are transparent. Marine Collagen contains fish, so it is the one gummy in the pouch that is not vegan.

How to take it

Take the six gummies in one mini pouch once a day, with or after food. The B vitamins are all in the Daily Greens+ gummy (tropical flavour), so you do not need to take anything extra. Each box holds 28 pouches. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake, and remember that a food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

If you already take a separate B complex or a multivitamin, check the combined amounts with a pharmacist before adding another.

Format and suitability

Pectin based, so no gelatine. Sweetened with tapioca syrup, with about 0.4g of sugar and roughly 0.3 calories per gummy. Five of the six GUUDIES gummies are vegan; Marine Collagen contains fish. Formulated for adults aged 18 and over. You can see every ingredient and dose on the full ingredient list.

Common questions

Do B vitamins give you energy?

Not in the way caffeine does. What is authorised is that vitamin B6, B12, niacin and pantothenic acid contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and that they and biotin contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. If you feel tired for weeks, speak to your GP, as there are many possible causes.

Which B vitamins are in GUUDIES?

Five, all in the Daily Greens+ gummy: niacin (B3) at 14mg, pantothenic acid (B5) at 5mg, B6 at 1.7mg, biotin (B7) at 30µg and B12 at 24µg.

Are these vitamin B complex gummies vegan?

The Daily Greens+ gummy that carries the B vitamins is vegan, and the B12 is produced by bacterial fermentation rather than taken from animal sources. Five of the six gummies in the pouch are vegan; Marine Collagen contains fish.

Why are B1, B2 and B9 not included?

The formula covers five of the eight B vitamins. Thiamine, riboflavin and folate are not in this gummy, and the label states exactly what is. If you need folic acid, for example when planning a pregnancy, speak to your GP or pharmacist.

When is the best time to take B vitamins?

Whenever you will remember them. Many people find it easiest to take the pouch with breakfast, so it becomes part of the morning routine. Take the gummies with or after food.

Do I need them every day?

B vitamins are water soluble and largely not stored, which is why a regular daily intake is the usual approach. B12 is the exception, since the liver can hold a store.

Related reading

• Tired all the time? The most common causes, and which supplements are relevant
• Energy gummies without caffeine: what actually works
• Vegan vitamin B12 supplements UK: the complete guide
• When is the best time to take gummy vitamins?