The effect of 90 day administration of a high dose vitamin B-complex on work stress

Stough C, Scholey A, Lloyd J, Spong J, Myers S, Downey LA

Published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental

Methodology

Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a high-dose vitamin B-complex over 90 days in full-time working adults, assessing occupational stress, mood and personal strain.

Key Findings

The B-complex group reported significantly lower personal strain and reductions in confusion and depressed mood after 90 days compared with placebo.

Conclusions

Chronic high-dose B-complex supplementation may reduce work-related stress and negative mood in working adults.

Limitations

Small sample, self-report outcomes, single workplace population, industry-linked supply of supplement.

Supplements Studied

B-Complex Vitamins

Vitamin

Participants receiving the vitamin B-complex reported significantly lower personal strain and reductions in confusion and depressed mood after 90 days.