Benfotiamine

- Highly bioavailable vitamin B1
- Protects nerve and eye health in the event of high blood sugar
- Helps protect the kidneys from sugar damage
- High number of capsules for suitable dosage options
Benfotiamine is a natural form of thiamine (vitamin B1) that has been shown to be 5 times more absorbable than regular thiamine since it crosses the cell membrane more easily. The benefits of thiamine revolve around its ability to block glycation. Glycation is a normal, spontaneous process that occurs when proteins or lipids combine with sugar in the bloodstream, leading to the formation of harmful compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Hyperglycemia increases the formation of AGEs, leading to significant tissue dysfunction, disruption of protein structure, DNA damage and acceleration of the aging process. An illustrative example is the nerve damage seen on parts such as the limbs, heart and eyes of diabetics.
Benfotiamine has the unique ability to block the formation of AGEs and supplementation with this compound may help reduce nerve pain and improve nerve function. Numerous clinical trials in humans have demonstrated that benfotiamine is a powerful support for nerve function in diabetic neuropathy. Regular thiamine is unable to block the glycation process.
With our modern diet high in sugar, millions of people suffer from the many harmful effects of excess sugar on the body. Benfotiamine is a solution for people wanting to protect themselves against harmful effects such as nerve damage and acceleration of the cell aging process.
In 2001, AOR was the first supplement company to market benfotiamine in North America. Benfotiamine is a natural, bioavailable form of vitamin B1 that may help reduce the symptoms and complications of poorly controlled blood sugar. AOR Benfotiamine is one of the few products on the market that contains an active form of B1 at a dose supported by scientific data.