Dose
160 mg per capsule
Swanson Benfotiamine-High potency 160mg-60 ct
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Description
Fat-Soluble Thiamine : Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B-1. Glucose Metabolism : Supports healthy glucose metabolism and helps protect tissues from advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Thiamine Benefits : Delivers the conventional benefits of regular thiamine. Comprehensive Health Support : Good for supporting glucose health, kidney health, and ocular health.
Ingredients:
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B-1.
Swanson Benfotiamine-High potency 160mg-60 ct
R 489.00
Fat-soluble B1 that gets into nerve tissue.
NERVE TISSUE PENETRATION
Fat-soluble structure allows benfotiamine to enter nerve cells at concentrations standard thiamine cannot reach.
GLYCATION DEFENCE
Blocks the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), the protein damage driven by high blood sugar.
OCULAR TISSUE SUPPORT
Researched for diabetic retinopathy support because of its high tissue penetration in eye microvasculature.
KIDNEY TISSUE SUPPORT
Benfotiamine concentrates in renal tissue, offering protection against glucose-induced microvascular stress.
What Makes This Special
Form
Fat-soluble thiamine derivative
Bottle Size
60 capsules
Use Case
Glucose-related nerve support
Brand Origin
Swanson, USA
Daily Use
One to two capsules
Primary Active Ingredients & Mechanisms
- Benfotiamine 160 mg
- S-acyl derivative of thiamine that is fat-soluble. Activates transketolase, redirecting glucose metabolites away from AGE-forming pathways into safer metabolic routes.
Who is it for?
Adults working with elevated blood glucose, peripheral nerve sensitivity, or those wanting to support kidney and eye tissue in the context of metabolic health. Often used alongside berberine or chromium.
Why use it?
Standard B1 (thiamine HCl) is water-soluble and is quickly flushed out. Benfotiamine is fat-soluble, so it builds up in tissues, particularly the nerve, kidney and eye microvasculature where glucose-related stress shows up first.
When to use it
Take with a meal that contains some fat for best absorption. Splitting the dose (morning and evening) maintains steady tissue levels.
How to use it
One capsule once or twice daily with meals. Effects on tissue protection are not felt acutely; this is a long-term metabolic support strategy run over months.
Pairs Well With
Strategic Cross-Sell
Natroceutics - Berberine complex 60 Capsules
Berberine Complex pairs naturally with benfotiamine: berberine lowers fasting and post-meal glucose, while benfotiamine protects tissue from the glycation damage glucose causes. Different mechanisms, same metabolic goal.
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