Benfotiamine Powder

What is Benfotiamine? Benfotiamine is a derivative of vitamin B1 (thiamine). While B vitamins are naturally water-soluble, synthesized benfotiamine is fat-soluble. Once ingested, ecto-alkaline phosphatases dephosphorylate benfotiamine into S-benzoylthiamine, which thioesters enzymes hydrolyze into thiamine in the liver. Benfotiamine is stable and easier for the body to absorb than thiamine salts. What is Benfotiamine? Benfotiamine is a derivative of vitamin B1 (thiamine). While B vitamins are naturally water-soluble, synthesized benfotiamine is fat-soluble. Once ingested, ecto-alkaline phosphatases dephosphorylate benfotiamine into S-benzoylthiamine, which thioesters enzymes hydrolyze into thiamine in the liver. Benfotiamine is stable and easier for the body to absorb than thiamine salts. Vitamin B1 Deficiency Symptoms Benfotiamine supplements increase cellular concentrations of thiamine diphosphate, another thiamine derivative and a cofactor that catalyzes several biological