Benfotiamine is a synthetic derivative of vitamin b1 that has been shown to have the same biological activity as thiamine or thiamin. Thiamine supplement is the active ingredient in many B-complex Vitamins. Benfotiamine has been shown to increase cellular levels of thiamine and help cells utilize it more effectively. This means benfotiamine can be used in place of thiamin for people who are deficient in it, or for people who want to supplement their intake of this vital nutrient. It is used for heart health, cardiovascular health, nerve health, brain health and energy metabolism.* Your body uses thiamine to maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells, as well as keep your heart functioning properly.* In addition to this, it has been found that benfotiamine is able to pass the blood-brain barrier, which allows for greater transport into the brain and central nervous system, as well as protect against oxidative stress due to its antioxidant properties.* Our Benfotiamine is in powder form and does not contain any filler, additives and artificial flavors.