Acupharm Benfotiamine 300mg 60 Capsules

Acupharm Benfotiamine is a pharmacy-compounded supplement providing 300mg benfotiamine per capsule. Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1) that differs pharmacokinetically from conventional water-soluble thiamine preparations and is used to increase systemic availability of thiamine-related compounds.

Thiamine plays an essential role in normal carbohydrate and energy metabolism and contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Benfotiamine has also attracted research interest because of its effects on transketolase, a thiamine-dependent enzyme involved in glucose metabolism.

Through these biochemical pathways, benfotiamine has been investigated for its potential influence on the formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and other metabolites associated with high-glucose environments. These mechanisms make benfotiamine an area of particular research interest in metabolic and neurological health, although supplementation should not be presented as a treatment for diabetes or its complications.

Key Benefits

• Provides 300mg benfotiamine per capsule
• Lipid-soluble derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1)
• Supports normal thiamine status
• Supports normal carbohydrate metabolism
• Supports cellular energy metabolism
• Supports normal nervous system function
• Supports normal glucose metabolism
• Influences thiamine-dependent transketolase activity
• Researched for its role in pathways associated with AGE formation
• Provides an alternative to conventional water-soluble thiamine supplementation
• Convenient capsule format
• Compounded in a pharmacy
• 60-capsule pack

Why Choose Acupharm Benfotiamine?

Benfotiamine differs from conventional thiamine because it is a lipid-soluble thiamine derivative. Its properties allow greater systemic exposure to thiamine-related compounds compared with conventional oral thiamine in pharmacokinetic research.

One of the mechanisms for which benfotiamine has been investigated is its effect on transketolase, an enzyme that requires thiamine as a cofactor. Increasing transketolase activity may help redirect certain glucose metabolites through alternative metabolic pathways.

Research has consequently investigated benfotiamine in relation to advanced glycation end products (AGEs), oxidative stress and complications associated with prolonged elevated glucose exposure. While these mechanisms are scientifically interesting, they do not establish benfotiamine as a substitute for appropriate treatment or monitoring of diabetes, neuropathy or other medical conditions.

Key Ingredient

Benfotiamine – 300mg per Capsule

Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1).

Thiamine-dependent processes contribute to:

• Normal carbohydrate metabolism
• Cellular energy production
• Normal nervous system function
• Normal psychological function
• Normal cardiac function
• Thiamine-dependent enzyme activity

Benfotiamine has been particularly researched for its influence on transketolase activity and biochemical pathways involved in glucose metabolism and glycation.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:

• Benfotiamine – 300mg
• Dicalcium Phosphate
• Cellulose Capsule

Directions for Use

Use according to the dispensing instructions provided by the compounding pharmacy or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

As no specific daily dosage was supplied, dosing should be based on the pharmacy label or individual practitioner recommendation.

Suitable For

• Adults requiring practitioner-directed benfotiamine supplementation
• Vitamin B1 nutritional support
• Nervous system support
• Normal carbohydrate and glucose metabolism
• Cellular energy metabolism
• Individuals seeking a lipid-soluble thiamine derivative
• Practitioner-directed nutritional programmes

Warnings & Precautions

Use according to the directions of your healthcare practitioner or dispensing pharmacist.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take chronic medication.

Benfotiamine should not be used as a substitute for prescribed medication, dietary management or appropriate monitoring in people with diabetes or impaired glucose regulation.

Do not use this supplement to self-treat diabetic neuropathy or other neurological symptoms. Persistent numbness, tingling, burning pain or altered sensation should be medically assessed.

Discontinue use and seek advice if you experience an unexpected or allergic reaction.

Keep out of reach of children.

Product Information

• Brand: Acupharm
• Product: Benfotiamine (Vitamin B1)
• Pack Size: 60 Capsules
• Strength: 300mg per Capsule
• Active Ingredient: Benfotiamine
• Nutrient Family: Vitamin B1 / Thiamine Derivative
• Capsule: Cellulose
• Preparation: Compounded in a Pharmacy
• Primary Focus: Nervous System, Glucose Metabolism & Cellular Energy Support

Storage

Store according to the instructions provided on the dispensing label.

Keep in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and moisture and out of reach of children.