OstroVit Vitamin B1 Thiamine

Name: OstroVit Vitamin B1 Thiamine
Brand: OstroVit
SKU: 5903933917634
Price: 3.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: OstroVit

£3.99

OstroVit's take on vitamin B1 (thiamine), in a caps format that is easy to keep to day after day.

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

Format: caps
Caffeine free

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.

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SKU: 5903933917634

At a glance

Limited

evidence for vitamin b1 (thiamin)

Our honest take

A very cheap single-nutrient thiamin (vitamin B1) capsule from OstroVit. Adults need only about 1 mg of thiamin a day and most people get it easily from wholegrains, fortified bread and cereals, pork and pulses, so extra thiamin is unlikely to make a difference unless you are short of it. Thiamin has very low toxicity. We could not verify the dose, so check the label.

A health professional has advised you to take thiamin
You want the lowest-cost single B1 product
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 capsules. We could not verify the form, amount per capsule or full ingredient list from a reliable source; please check the label.

Pack: 60 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
Osavi Vitamin B1		from £5.29	–
OstroVit Vitamin B Complex		from £7.72	–

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.