What are other names for Benfotiamine
Note that Benfotiamine is also known as:
- S-{(Z)-2-{(4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl) methyl-formylamino}-5-phosphonooxypent-2-en-3-yl} benzenecarbothioate
Benfotiamine should not be confused with:
- Sulbutiamine (a molecule made from two Thiamin molecules; very different actions though)
Dosage information
Benfotiamine is commonly taken at the oral dose of 300-600mg over the course of the day, usually in two divided doses with meals (150mg or 300mg twice daily).
Examine Database: Benfotiamine
Research Breakdown
Examine Database References
- Proteinuria - Alkhalaf A, Klooster A, van Oeveren W, Achenbach U, Kleefstra N, Slingerland RJ, Mijnhout GS, Bilo HJ, Gans RO, Navis GJ, Bakker SJA double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial on benfotiamine treatment in patients with diabetic nephropathyDiabetes Care.(2010 Jul)
- Nerve Repair - Fraser DA, Diep LM, Hovden IA, Nilsen KB, Sveen KA, Seljeflot I, Hanssen KFThe effects of long-term oral benfotiamine supplementation on peripheral nerve function and inflammatory markers in patients with type 1 diabetes: a 24-month, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trialDiabetes Care.(2012 May)
- Advanced Glycation End Products - Alkhalaf A, Kleefstra N, Groenier KH, Bilo HJ, Gans RO, Heeringa P, Scheijen JL, Schalkwijk CG, Navis GJ, Bakker SJEffect of benfotiamine on advanced glycation endproducts and markers of endothelial dysfunction and inflammation in diabetic nephropathyPLoS One.(2012)
- Protection from Smoking - Stirban A, Nandrean S, Kirana S, Götting C, Veresiu IA, Tschoepe DBenfotiamine counteracts smoking-induced vascular dysfunction in healthy smokersInt J Vasc Med.(2012)