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Mega Benfotiamine
250 mg, 120 vegetarian capsules
Item Catalog Number: 925

One of the most deleterious effects of "normal" aging is impaired glucose metabolism. Failure to control excess sugar can trigger a cascade of ill health effects throughout the body. Studies have shown that the consumption of foods cooked at high temperatures, as well as the presence of elevated blood sugar levels, result in the body’s production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) - substances which are implicated in accelerating the aging process in blood vessels, the kidneys and the eyes.Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), supports healthy blood sugar metabolism and helps protect the body’s tissues against AGEs and oxidative stress.

In a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, scientists demonstrated for the first time that benfotiamine (1050 mg per day) effectively reduced postprandial endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress normally seen in patients with high blood sugar who were fed a heat-processed meal with a high content of advanced glycation end products.1

Mega Benfotiamine can help support the health of the nerves, kidneys, eyes, blood vessels and heart.*

References:
1. Diabetes Care 2006;29:2064-71.
Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 capsule

Servings Per Container 120

Amount Per Serving

Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCl)

10 mg

Benfotiamine

250 mg

Other ingredients: calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable capsule, silica, magnesium stearate.

This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Dosage and Use

Take one to four capsule(s) daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

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