Typical dose
200-600mg daily
Oral
Oral safety: harmless
About this supplement
Sulbutiamine is a synthetic derivative of thiamine (Vitamin B1) that is designed to enhance the bioavailability of thiamine in the body. It is composed of two thiamine molecules linked by a disulfide bond, which allows it to cross the blood-brain barrier more effectively than regular thiamine. Sulbutiamine is often used to improve cognitive function, reduce fatigue, and enhance mood.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 200-600mg daily
- Suggested range
- 200-600 mg
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Vitamin B1
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Vitamin B1 (benfotiamine)
Vitamin B1 (fursultiamine)
Vitamin B1 (mixed)
Vitamin B1 (Prosultiamine)
Vitamin B1 (thiamin disulfide)
Vitamin B1 (thiamin pyrophosphate)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine diphosphate)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine disulfide)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine HCl)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine monohydrate)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine pyrophosphate)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1 (unspecified)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
3286-46-2
Physical properties
White to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol.
How it’s made
Sulbutiamine is synthesized through a chemical process that involves the modification of thiamine to create the disulfide bond.