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Just noticed on the label for Solgar Vitamin B1 500mg tablets that each tablet only has 41.6% of Thiamine HCI which is less than half, therefore to acquire the recommended dose by Dr C of 2 grams per day would require taking around 8-9 tablets, am I getting this right?

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JAS9

I'm not following you. The label should look something like the one here:

vitacost.com/solgar-vitamin...

Where are you seeing 41.6%?

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jambar in reply toJAS9

Yes thats the product I have, on the back of the jar it lists Supplement Facts where it states that 1 x 500mg tablet has 41.66% as Thiamine HCI.

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JAS9 in reply tojambar

Sorry, I don't have that product, I bought vitacost brand. So I can't see what's on the back. I'd say if it has a label like the one I sent you, it should say..

Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCl) 500 mg 33,333%

The 33.333% refers to the daily recommended amount.

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jambar in reply toJAS9

Thanks for that info, I am going to contact Solgar and check what is the actual amount of Thiamine in each tablet.

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jimcaster in reply tojambar

I also take 500 mg of Solgar B1. The label says 1 tablet is 41,667% of the recommended daily value. Do you see right above the 41,667 where it says "%DV"? Then below it says DV = Daily Value. It's fine... The sentence which says (as thiamine HCl) just refers to the type of B1...

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jambar in reply tojimcaster

Thanks for the clarification, still would like to see what the actual amount of thiamine is in each tablet, waiting on response from Solgar.

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Gioc

in fact I was wondering why they made such large pills for only 500mg of thiamine hcl, however each pill is 500mg of b1 to make 1g it takes two.

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Motherfather

hi jambar you can do what i do, i buy it in 1kg bags its very pure then get scales that have mg and grams weight it your self then put it in a bowl of yogurt and mix it in the yogurt i also put in manitol powder as well ,that way you know what your taking.hope this helps.regards.

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jambar in reply toMotherfather

Yes that sounds like a good idea, will have to out where to get powder.

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2donkeys in reply toMotherfather

Thanks for that suggestion. I had purchased tablets but they're HUGE! Can't swallow them whole or cut in half!! Tried crushing them but didn't quite work out as planned so will just order the powder form and be done with it, lol.

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Connie18 in reply to2donkeys

Try taking with a teaspoon of plain yogurt or a smoothie .

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jujulini in reply to2donkeys

the vitacost brand is capsules, which are easier to swallow. also, i think it is less expensive than solgar.

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Dingler in reply to2donkeys

Had problems with large tablets until I found this tip ............... take tablet with liquid and turn your head to one side to open up the throat and swallow ......... works a treat

in reply to2donkeys

I purchased the Solgar and they are huge. Like Connie said, take them with yogurt or a smoothie. Makes all the difference.

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

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munchybunch in reply toMotherfather

Where do you buy the powder pls? Does it work out cheaper?

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Motherfather in reply tomunchybunch

hi munchbunch well you can buy just about anything at bulk supplements .com they are from england.it works out cheaper buying it in 1kg bags its pure as well.go into it and they will give you all the details.you can buy mannitol as well .hope this helps regards.

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munchybunch in reply toMotherfather

Thanks for that. How much is 1 g? My husband takes 4gs a day. What about mannitol too?? Thanks

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Motherfather in reply tomunchybunch

same amount munchybunch mix the 2 together 0nce in the morning and once at 6pm, thats 2 grams or 2000mg in the morning same at night.but thats what im taking.i also take one b3 500mg before bed.regards

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stepan13

I assume it means that each tablet contains 500 mg of B1, which is 41.667% of the total weight of a tablet, and 58.333% of OTHER INGREDIENTS (listed on the label)

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jambar in reply tostepan13

Now that I take a long hard look at the label I think what you say is correct.

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LAJ12345

m.solgar.com/SolgarProducts...

The solgar web page says it is 500mg of thiamine hcl

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