Benfotiamine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Fat-soluble thiamine prodrug achieving 5-fold higher tissue concentrations, protecting vascular walls from sugar glycation.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Lipid-soluble thiamine with 5x higher bioavailability
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS advanced glycation end-product inhibitor
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized specialty vitamin
Commonly Found Foods
High-potency active vitamin tabletspremium vitality tonics
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Garlic allithiamine
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