Methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12
The active form; widely deficient in Indian vegetarians.
NutraHerbal B-Complex Capsule
500 mg veg capsule, eight B vitamins with methylcobalamin
A complete B-complex using methylcobalamin and methylfolate, the active forms, which matters for India's largely vegetarian population.
- Minimum order
- 500 capsules per SKU
- Lead time
- 12–18 working days after artwork and advance confirmation
- Shelf life
- 24 months from manufacture
Why this product
Where NutraHerbal B-Complex Capsule sits in the market
B12 shortfall is widespread among Indian vegetarians, which makes B-complex one of the few supplements here with a clearly documented need. Using methylcobalamin and methylfolate rather than the cheaper cyanocobalamin and folic acid is a real formulation upgrade that the informed buyer specifically looks for.
Key ingredients
What it is built on
L-methylfolate
Vitamin B9
The active folate form, not folic acid.
B-complex
B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7
The full complex at RDA levels.
Benefits for your brand
What this SKU does for the business
Written for a brand owner deciding what to manufacture, not as consumer marketing copy, and without health claims we cannot stand behind.
01
A documented deficiency, not an inferred one
B12 shortfall among Indian vegetarians is well established in the literature. The need here is real, which makes honest marketing straightforward.
02
Active forms, and worth saying so
Methylcobalamin and methylfolate do not depend on a conversion step that varies between individuals. The informed buyer looks for exactly this.
03
Permitted nutrient claims
B vitamins carry recognised structure-function claims for energy metabolism and nervous-system function in most markets. A much easier label than any herb.
Composition
Per unit
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Methylcobalamin (B12) | 1500 mcg |
| L-methylfolate (B9) | 400 mcg |
| Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid | As per RDA table on label |
| Pyridoxine (B6) & biotin (B7) | As per RDA table on label |
| Veg capsule shell (HPMC) | q.s. |
Composition is adjustable under our custom formulation route. Changes restart the stability and documentation clock, allow an extra three to four weeks.
Packaging
Available formats
↗60 capsules, HDPE jar
↗90 capsules, value pack
↗180 capsules, three-month pack
Label design, carton artwork and shipper cartons are available as a service. See packaging development.
Market research
What the demand actually looks like
Our read of this category from manufacturing for it. Price bands and volumes are indicative planning ranges for your own costing, not audited market data, and not a quotation.
Demand & seasonality
Large and steady, growing as B12 testing becomes more routine.
Search & language
Substantial in both languages ("B12 ki kami ke lakshan", "best B complex India").
Who buys it
Vegetarian adults 25–60, frequently prompted by a blood test. Highly label-literate.
Indicative price band
Indicative retail positioning sits in the ₹300–₹700 band for 60 capsules. Treat as a planning range.
Competitive picture
Dominated by pharmaceutical brands using cyanocobalamin. The methylated forms are a genuine upgrade.
Channels that work
↗Pharmacy counters
↗Marketplaces
↗D2C
↗Clinics & practitioners
Questions we actually get
Before you place the order
Why methylcobalamin?
It is the active form and does not require conversion. Cyanocobalamin is cheaper and works for most people, but methylcobalamin is the better product and this audience knows the difference.
Is 1500 mcg of B12 too much?
No. B12 absorption is inefficient and the vitamin is water-soluble with a wide safety margin, so high oral doses are standard practice.
Should it go in our multivitamin instead?
The multivitamin covers everyone; a dedicated B-complex serves the customer who has a specific B12 result to act on. They are different purchases.
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NutraHerbal manufactures food supplements, Ayurvedic proprietary medicines and cosmetics for business customers. Product information on this site describes composition, format and commercial positioning for brand owners. It is not medical advice, does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not a substitute for consulting a qualified practitioner. Final label claims are the brand owner's responsibility and must be approved for the destination market.