By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026
Vitamin B1, or thiamine, is found in whole grains, pulses, nuts and pork. Most multivitamins use a water-soluble salt called thiamine hydrochloride or thiamine mononitrate.
What is benfotiamine?
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble derivative of thiamine, first developed in Japan in the late 1950s. Its structure is changed slightly so that it dissolves in fat rather than water, which is why it behaves differently from ordinary thiamine in the body.
Why is it combined with other ingredients?
Some benfotiamine formulas add alpha lipoic acid, a sulphur-containing compound also made in small amounts by the body, and L-leucine, an essential amino acid found in dairy, eggs and soy. Check the label for the amount of each.
What to check before you buy
- The amount of each ingredient per serving, not just per capsule
- How many capsules make one serving and how many servings are in the pack
- Whether any ingredient sits inside an undisclosed "proprietary blend"
- The veg/non-veg mark and the manufacturer details on the pack
Label facts: Benfotiamine 450 mg with Alpha Lipoic Acid & L-Leucine – 90 Capsules
- Three-component dietary supplement featuring benfotiamine, alpha lipoic acid and L-leucine
- Each bottle contains 90 capsules and provides 90 one-capsule servings
- Made in India in a GMP-certified facility
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Zespo products are food supplements, not medicines. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Take supplements as directed on the label and speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
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