Life Extension Mega Benfotiamine provides the fat soluble form of thiamine, Vitamin B1, called benfotiamine which supports healthy blood sugar levels.
One of the most deleterious effects of normal ageing is rising glucose or blood sugar levels. Excess glucose floods cells throughout the body, overwhelming their metabolic machinery and increasing the mitochondrial production of free radicals. Failure to control this excess sugar can lead to numerous health issues.
Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), supports healthy blood sugar metabolism and acts through several mechanisms to block the biochemical pathways by which high blood sugar wreaks havoc throughout the body. 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. Benfotiamine is also more bioavailable than the water-soluble thiamine.
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to four of Mega Benfotiamine capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
If pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you are taking medication, or on medical care, consult your healthcare professional prior to use. Do not exceed the daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children.
Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule: Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl). 10 mg. Benfotiamine 250 mg, Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silica, vegetable stearate, dicalcium phosphate.
What is Mega Benfotiamine?
Life Extension Mega Benfotiamine is a food supplement containing benfotiamine (250 mg) and thiamine HCl (10 mg) per capsule. Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), which contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, and the normal function of the heart.
What is benfotiamine, and how is it different from regular thiamine?
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble derivative of thiamine, designed for improved bioavailability. It helps deliver thiamine more efficiently to tissues. However, no specific EU-approved health claims currently exist for benfotiamine itself.
Who can benefit from taking Mega Benfotiamine?
Mega Benfotiamine may be useful for adults who want to:
- Support their energy metabolism
- Maintain a healthy nervous system
- Support heart health
This product is not intended to treat or prevent any disease.
What are common signs of low thiamine intake?
A low intake of thiamine through diet over time may affect energy levels, nerve function, or mental clarity. While serious deficiency is rare in healthy individuals, it's important to maintain a balanced diet to ensure sufficient B1 intake. If you suspect a deficiency, speak to your doctor.
Can I take this with other supplements or medications?
It may be used alongside other supplements, but you should avoid exceeding the tolerable upper intake level for vitamin B1, especially if combining multiple B-complex products. If on medication, always consult your healthcare provider.
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