Osavi Vitamin B1

Name: Osavi Vitamin B1
Brand: Osavi
SKU: 5904139921920
Price: 5.29 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Osavi

£5.29

If you want vitamin B1 (thiamine) without a cupboard full of separate bottles, this vcaps option from Osavi is a sensible place to start.

Why people take it

Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Vitamin B1 contributes to the normal function of the heart

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 60 vegan caps / 120 vegan caps
Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 60 vegan caps

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Osavi, Vegan Supplements, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamin B12 & B Complex, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 5904139921920

At a glance

Limited

evidence for vitamin b1 (thiamin)

Our honest take

A single-nutrient thiamin (vitamin B1) capsule from Osavi, at a low price. Adults need only about 1 mg a day, which most people get from wholegrains, fortified bread and cereals, pork and pulses, and extra thiamin has not been shown to raise energy. It matters most for people who drink heavily or have had weight-loss surgery, and they should be under a doctor's care. We could not verify the dose, so check the label; thiamin has very low toxicity.

A health professional has advised you to take thiamin
You eat very little wholegrain or fortified food and want to cover B1
You eat a varied diet: you almost certainly get enough thiamin
You drink heavily: speak to your GP, as you may need prescribed thiamin and support
You already take a B complex or multivitamin

The science

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)· evidence: Limited

Thiamin (vitamin B1) helps the body release energy from carbohydrate and keeps the nerves and heart working normally. Adults need about 1 mg a day, which most people get from wholegrains, fortified bread and cereals, pork, pulses and nuts.

Deficiency is mostly seen in people who drink heavily, have eating disorders, have had weight-loss surgery or take some diuretics. In those groups thiamin matters a lot, and treatment is usually prescribed by a doctor.

For people who eat normally, extra thiamin has not been shown to raise energy or improve health.

Authorised health claim
Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Thiamine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function. Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 0.165 mg.)

Typical dose: Adults need about 0.8 mg (women) to 1 mg (men) a day (NRV on labels: 1.1 mg). Supplements often give 50 to 100 mg.

Safety: Thiamin has very low toxicity by mouth; the UK Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals considered 100 mg a day from supplements unlikely to cause harm. If you drink heavily, speak to your GP: you may need prescribed thiamin and support, not just a shop supplement.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Vitamins and minerals: thiamin (vitamin B1). nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-b
Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (2003). Safe Upper Levels for Vitamins and Minerals. Food Standards Agency.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for thiamin. EFSA Journal 2016;14(12):4653.

Ingredients & nutrition

Contents: thiamin (vitamin B1) in vegan capsules. We could not verify the form, amount per capsule or full ingredient list from a reliable source; please check the label.

Pack sizes: 60 or 120 vegan capsules.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take as directed on the label. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
OstroVit Vitamin B1 Thiamine		from £3.99	–
Essensey Vitamin B Complex		from £7.39	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.