Frequently Asked Questions Benfotiamine (B!) & Alpha Lipoic Acid

Frequently Asked Questions?

What Are The Active Ingredients in the Benfotiamine (B1) and Alpha Lipoic Acid?

The two active ingredients are a special form of vitamin B1 called Benfotiamine, and a special form of vitamin B12.

What is Benfotiamine?

Benfotiamine is a lipid (fat) soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It is found in very small quantities within roasted, crushed garlic and other vegetables such as onions, shallots, and leeks.

What is B12?

B12 can be directly utilized by the body. It is available in this formula in quantities nutritionally needed by the body to help repair itself. B12 can be taken orally and is immediately available to the body, much like injectable vitamin B12.

Will Ordinary Vitamin B1 and B12 Work Just As Well on Neuropathy?

No, they will not.

Benfotiamine – B1

It has been known for some time that increased levels of Thiamine (vitamin B1) in the bloodstream are very effective in building healthy nerves. Unfortunately, the oral intake of vitamin B1 does not greatly increase the levels of B1 in the bloodstream. Previously, the way that bloodstream levels of B1 were increased was through periodic intravenous feeding or injections every few weeks.

The reason that methods like this had to be used is that Thiamine (sometimes spelled Tiamine), like all of the B vitamins, is water-soluble. Thiamine cannot be stored in the body and is flushed out within 4 to 5 hours. Oral intake of Thiamine over 5 mg results in greatly reduced bioavailability and immediate flushing from the body (this is why urine frequently turns yellow when taking larger doses of B vitamins).

B12

How hydroxocobalamin compares with cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin.

Vitamin B12 – hydroxocobalamin. It is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B12 produced by certain bacteria and found in foods, and it is commonly used in injectable B12 treatments. It binds tightly to proteins in your blood, which means it stays in your system longer than cyanocobalamin. That’s one reason it’s the preferred form for injections.

This is the central claim driving most B12 marketing, and the evidence doesn’t support it. Once any form of B12 reaches your cells, it gets stripped down to bare cobalamin and then reassembled into either methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin depending on what your body needs. Taking methylcobalamin doesn’t give your cells a head start, because the methyl group gets removed during processing anyway.

Are Benfotiamine and B12 Safe?

There are numerous clinical trials and studies where Benfotiamine or B12 have been used, often in far, far higher amounts than contained in this product. To date, there have been no reports of adverse reactions or toxic effects.

Additionally, there are no reports of adverse effects or negative interactions between Benfotiamine or B12 and other supplements or doctor-prescribed medications.

The FDA has set no upper limits on the use and intake of vitamin B1 or vitamin B12.

Both Benfotiamine and B12 are non-toxic and have no known side effects, even in very high dosages.

Are there any risks associated with taking Benfotiamine (B1) with Alpha Lipoic Acid?

As with any nutritional product, it is important to follow the instructions that are provided to you.

If you have any questions about interactions with any other drugs, vitamins, supplements, or therapy, consult with your physician or pharmacist. Your Pharmacist has a database that he can check.

What Conditions May Respond Positively to Benfotiamine and  B12?

A great many clinical trials to date have mainly concentrated on diabetic complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy. Now researchers are and have done trials that show there are a great many other beneficial effects for both diabetics and non-diabetics. Benfotiamine and Methyl B12 have been shown to help:

Nerve cells in the brain and spinal column, Sciatica, vascular health, general nerve health, lower blood pressure, anti-aging, fibromyalgia, and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS — also called Lou Gehrig’s disease), dementia, short term memory loss, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy and neurological aging, RLS, Bell’s palsy, as well as alcoholic polyneuropathy and various forms of idiopathic neuropathy.

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