Typical dose
100-300 mg daily
Oral
Oral safety: harmless
About this supplement
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin disulfide, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism and is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. It is involved in the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and is necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Thiamin disulfide is a form of thiamin that is more stable and may be used in dietary supplements and fortified foods.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 100-300 mg daily
- Suggested range
- 100-300 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 (Sulbutiamine)
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)
53-43-0
Physical properties
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, stable under normal conditions.
How it’s made
Vitamin B1 can be synthesized through chemical processes or extracted from natural sources such as yeast and whole grains.