Life Extension Benfotiamine with Thiamine Description
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Fat & Water Soluble Vitamin B1
Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), supports healthy blood sugar metabolism and helps protect the body’s tissues against advanced glycation end products and oxidative stress.1 For example, the enzyme transketolase is critical to blood sugar metabolism. Like many enzymes, transketolase requires a co-factor. In this case, it needs assistance from thiamine. Unfortunately, thiamine is water-soluble, which makes it less available to the interior of the cell. Benfotiamine is fat-soluble and can easily penetrate into the inside of cells. It is also more bioavailable than the water-soluble thiamine.
Take one (1) capsule four times daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
If using Mitochondrial Energy Optimizer or Super Carnosine, only two (2) to three (3) capsules daily are needed to reach the optimal dose of 400 mg daily.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) | 25 mg | 1667% |
| Benfotiamine | 100 mg | * |
Do not exceed recommended dose.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant of lactating.
