Typical dose
100-300mg daily
Oral
Oral safety: harmless
About this supplement
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system. It is essential for converting carbohydrates into energy and is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Deficiency in Vitamin B1 can lead to serious health issues, including beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 100-300mg 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 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)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
59-43-8
Physical properties
Vitamin B1 is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 248 °C and is stable under normal conditions but can degrade with prolonged exposure to light and heat.
How it’s made
Vitamin B1 is typically produced through fermentation processes using specific strains of yeast or bacteria, or it can be synthesized chemically.