Benfotiamine is a derivative form of the drug thiamine, which is also known as a dietary supplement (vitamin B1), a B vitamin usually found in many food varieties including legumes, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, as well as in grain products. Most people use it to raise their thiamine levels and manage certain health conditions since this drug is fat-soluble and appears to have a higher bioavailability and better absorption than thiamine
Thiamine deficiency is considered rare in some countries including the United States. A person may acquire a higher risk for thiamine deficiency like to those who mainly eat highly refined carbohydrates like white rice and unfortified white flour products, or those who avoid whole grains. Besides, it can also greatly affect those who have prolonged diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, and alcohol dependency. The body’s demand for thiamine can be increased with the help of strenuous exercises leading to a deficiency as well.
This drug can also help to restore thiamine levels and can prevent the consequences of having a deficiency such as nerve, heart, and brain problems, including the Wernicke’s encephalopathy which is known as a serious condition.
