Benfotiamine (Fat-Soluble B1): Benefits and Why It’s So Unique

What is benfotiamine, and do we really need it? Learn more. DATA: 0:00 Introduction: Benfotiamine explained 0:10 What is benfotiamine? 0:40 What does benfotiamine do? 2:30 Benfotiamine for diabetes 9:54 Learn more about the best diet for diabetes! Let’s talk about benfotiamine. Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is normally water-soluble, but a fat-soluble version has several advantages. Fat-soluble vitamin B1 can penetrate membranes made out of fat much easier. This is one reason why benfotiamine is so good for neurological issues. Benfotiamine helps inhibit the formation of AGEs (advanced glycation end products). AGEs can lead to a myriad of issues, but benfotiamine is a potent antioxidant-type nutrient that inhibits the formation of glycation. Benfotiamine also supports the myelin sheath and is needed for several enzymes in the mitochondria. If your