Benfotiamine Review

Benfotiamine is a synthetic derivative and a lipid soluble form of Thiamine or Vitamin B1. It is primarily marketed as an antioxidant dietary supplement but also promises to be a powerful treatment for diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy. However, further clinical studies should still be conducted with regards to this claim. Some researches indicate that Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble component and is more bioavailable and physiologically active than thiamine. It raises the blood level of Thiamin pyrophosphate, the biologically active co-enzyme of thiami, and stimulates transkotelase, a cellular enzyme essential for the maintenance of normal glucose metabolic pathways. This helps maintain the cells to be healthy in the presence of blood glucose and also controls advanced glycation end products.
It is also known as S-{Z-2-{4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl methyl-formylamino}-5-phosphonooxypent-2-en-3-yl} benzenecarbothioate.
Benfotiamine
Also Known
S-{Z-2-{4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl methyl-formylamino}-5-phosphonooxypent-2-en-3-yl} benzenecarbothioate
Description
Benfotiamine is a synthetic derivative and a lipid soluble form of Thiamine or Vitamin B1. It is primarily marketed as an antioxidant dietary supplement but also promises to be a powerful treatment for diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy. However, further clinical studies should still be conducted with regards to this claim. Some researches indicate that Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble component and is more bioavailable and physiologically active than thiamine. It raises the blood level of Thiamin pyrophosphate, the biologically active co-enzyme of thiami, and stimulates transkotelase, a cellular enzyme essential for the maintenance of normal glucose metabolic pathways. This helps maintain the cells to be healthy in the presence of blood glucose and also controls advanced glycation end products.
Typical Dose
A dose of 150 mg taken 3 times a day is safe to use.
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Benefits and Effectiveness
- Blood Pressure - Neutral [1]
- Inflammation - Neutral [2]
- Nerve Repair - Neutral [3]
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Wiki Last Updated: 2016-02-12
^1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20413516
^2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22446172
^3 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22446172
Benfotiamine Dosage
A dose of 150 mg taken 3 times a day is safe to use.
Side Effects
Benfotiamine is generally safe to use however, an overdose may result in hot flashes, bluish skin, tingling, and shortness of breath.
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