Benfotiamine Fat Soluble Vitamin B1 300 mg. - 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) Doctor's Best

Bioavailable Form of Thiamin
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of Vitamin B1. It is a derived from thiamin and has been found out to be more bioavailable compared to thiamin. This means that this supplement is easily absorbed by the body and is not wasted compared to other water-soluble forms of thiamin. Supplementing with higher doses of benfotiamine is ideal as the body absorbs it all. There is nothing to worry about toxicity as this supplement is deemed safe. 

Critical Nutrient for People with High Blood Sugar Levels
Because benfotiamine is more physiologically active than other compounds belonging to the family of allithiamines, it can easily raise the level of thiamine pyrophosphate in the blood. This compound is a co-enzyme of thiamin and stimulates the enzyme transketolase. Transketolase is crucial in the maintenance of healthy metabolic pathways involving glucose. In many European countries, benfotiamine has been used as a prescription medication to halt the progression of diabetic complications including retinal damage and diabetic neuropathy. Studies show that it acts the biochemical pathways by which the high blood glucose level damage the cells in the body.

Other Benefits
Aside from treating the complications of diabetes, benfotiamine also has protective effects on the central nervous system. These include the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Benfotiamine can prevent damage to the peripheral nerves, particularly on the extremities. It can also be used to manage pain that is unresponsive to many pain relievers. It can also help fight against oxidative stress thus it has the potential to reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

How Does It Work?
This supplement contains 300 milligrams of benfotiamine and 40 milligrams of L-leucine. It comes with an antioxidant action that has the ability to increase the capacity of the plasma to fight off inflammation and infection. Similar to Vitamin C and E, benfotiamine can stop the activation of NF-kB that generates reactive oxygen species or free radicals. On the other hand, other studies noted that benfotiamine can have protective effects against lipid peroxidation, which is another type of free radical.

Suitable for Vegetarians
The active ingredients are contained in vegetarian capsules thus this supplement is great for vegetarians and vegans alike. The vegetarian capsules are made from natural ingredients and can withstand the stomach acid. This means that it does not get disintegrated in the stomach so that it can be absorbed fully in the small intestines. And because it is bioavailable, nothing is wasted. For best results, take one (1) vegetarian capsule with or without food daily.