Benfotiamine
Other names : S-benzoylthiamine O-monophosphate, benphotiamine, benfotiamin, benfothiamine
See also : Vitamin B1
Natural sources
Roasted garlic, onions, shallots, and leeks Benfotiamine is a synthetic derivative of Thiamine (Vitamin B-1). It belongs to the family of compounds called allithiamines. Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble form of thiamine that is more easily absorbed and metabolized rapidly. This higher bioavailability over thiamine makes it useful for therapeutic purposes. Deficiencies of thiamine are rare, but alcoholics and people who consume diets high in processed foods can become deficient. Studies have shown that benfotiamine may prevent the progression of diabetic complications, by inhibiting the buildup of glucose in the blood vessels.
Special Precautions of Benfotiamine
Benfotiamine is considered safe in reasonable daily doses and has no known interactions with other supplements, or medications. Common dosages range from 100 mg - 600 mg daily. People who have a known sensitivity to thiamine should not take benfotiamine. Safety of long term use of benfotiamine has not been established.
The benefits of Benfotiamine are
- For antioxidant properties
- For reduction of neuropathic pain
- For promotion of glucose, kidney, and ocular health
- For optimal blood pressure
- For anti-aging benefits
- For sciatica, vascular, and nerve health
- For fibromyalgia
