Benfotiamine

• Highly bioavailable vitamin B1
• Protects nerve and eye health in cases of hyperglycemia
• Helps protect the kidneys from sugar damage
• High number of capsules for convenient dosage options

Benfotiamine is a natural form of thiamine (vitamin B1) that has been shown to be 5 times more absorbable than regular thiamine because it crosses cell membranes 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). High blood sugar increases the formation of AGEs, leading to significant tissue dysfunction, disruption of protein structure, DNA damage, and acceleration of the aging process. A prime example is the nerve damage seen in areas such as the limbs, heart, and eyes of diabetics.

Benfotiamine has the unique ability to block the formation of AGEs, and supplementing with this compound may help reduce nerve pain and improve nerve function. Numerous human clinical trials have shown that benfotiamine is a powerful nerve support agent in diabetic neuropathy. Regular thiamine is unable to block the glycation process.

With our modern, sugar-rich diets, millions of people suffer from the many harmful effects of excess sugar on their bodies. Benfotiamine is a solution for those looking to protect themselves from harmful effects such as nerve damage and accelerated cellular aging.

In 2001, AOR was the first supplement company to market benfotiamine in North America. Benfotiamine is a natural, bioavailable form of vitamin B1 that can help reduce the symptoms and complications of poorly controlled blood sugar. AOR's benfotiamine is one of the few products on the market that contains an active form of B1 at a dose supported by scientific data.