Benfotiamine (60 Vegetarian Capsules) B1

Benfotiamine is similar to thiamine (vitamin B1) but is absorbed more easily than thiamine. The body changes benfotiamine to thiamine. Since the body absorbs benfotiamine better than thiamine, benfotiamine can increase how much thiamine is in the body. This may help prevent or treat certain symptoms or diseases caused by low thiamine levels. Benfotiamine can be made by certain plants, such as garlic and onion. It can also be made in a lab. There are many uses of benfotiamine; for nerve damage caused by diabetes (diabetic neuropathy). It is also used for alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, kidney disease and function.