Benfotiamine vs Thiamine

Benfotiamine is a thiamine derivative, while thiamine is vitamin B1 itself. They should not be treated as identical simply because they are related.

Why formulation matters

Chemical form can affect pharmacokinetics and the research context. When a study uses benfotiamine, it should not automatically be cited as proof for every form of vitamin B1—or vice versa.

Product context

Nerve Armor lists 50 mg benfotiamine per two-capsule serving. See our benfotiamine guide for the evidence framework and the formula page for its role alongside the other actives.