Vitamin B1

About Vitamin B1

Essential cofactor for glucose metabolism and energy production, particularly in nerve and muscle cells. Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble derivative with up to 5x higher bioavailability than standard thiamine, making it especially beneficial for nerve health. Standard thiamine absorption is limited by intestinal transporters, but benfotiamine bypasses this through lipophilic pathways.

What Vitamin B1 supports

• ⚡Converts carbohydrates into energy
• 🧠Supports nerve and brain function

How much Vitamin B1 to take

Clinical studies typically use 25–100 mg of Vitamin B1. B-complex supplements typically provide 25–100 mg.

RDA

1.2 mg

Effective range

25–100 mg

Forms of Vitamin B1 compared

• BenfotiaminePremium
  Fat-soluble thiamine; ~3.6× peak plasma vs. HCl.
• Thiamine HClBudget
  Basic form, low bioavailability
• Thiamine mononitrateBudget
  Basic form, low bioavailability

Clinical evidence

Strong clinical evidence. Essential for glucose metabolism and nerve function; benfotiamine form has up to 5x higher bioavailability