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Anxiety is something that all of us, for at least some time in our lives, have experienced first hand.

Some people can be naturally predisposed to anxiety whilst for others, it rears its head at times of difficulty in our lives. For others still, it can come on at seemingly ‘random’ times with no apparent cause.

What Is anxiety?

Anxiety is characterised by both emotional and physical feelings. The emotional component of anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, unease and fear. The physical symptoms can be a racing heart, sweaty palms and trembling. Anxiety can also cause insomnia and problems focusing and concentrating.

The feelings of anxiety are related to the ‘fight-or-flight’ response. In particular the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline are responsible for the physical feelings that accompany anxiety. In the short term it works to help us perform better and deal with a stressful situation, however when it is either too intense or lasts too long, mental and physical health problems can follow. (I have written a whole article about stress and the fight-or-flight response here).

What causes anxiety?

In my own experience and professional work I have found that there are a few main causes of anxiety:

Life stress – periods of stress/change/difficulty in life can naturally lead to feelings of anxiety, especially when these changes might have lasting impacts on our life. Life events such as sitting exams, deciding whether to move to a new area, being diagnosed with an illness, starting a new job, deciding to get married etc can all lead to feelings of anxiety. This is to be expected and although it is not a pleasant experience, it is often transitory and will go away when the stressful event/time is over. The anxiety-promoting effects of stress are not only limited to life stress but also include physical stress such as a poor diet and lack of sleep. Most often physical stress is not enough to actually cause anxiety but it can worsen it when combined with emotional stress (as is often the case).

Repressed trauma/emotions – traumatic life events and emotions that are not dealt with properly can manifest themselves years later as anxiety and fear. This happens because our system is still on ‘alert’ – it is still in self-preservation mode because there has been no internal resolution to the negative emotion or trauma.When we acknowledge these difficult emotions/experiences and work through them (often with the help of a professional therapist/cousellor) we can come to a place of acceptance instead of resistance and a feeling of safety. When we do this our system will relinquish it’s need to be on ‘alert’ and anxiety will diminish. It is important to note that more everyday repressed feelings in the form of acting against or ignoring your true will (such as staying in a relationship you know is not good for you, doing a job you actually hate, being too afraid to do what it is you truly wish to do etc) can also all lead to a background hum of anxiety and feelings of fear.

Excess caffeine and stimulants in the diet – this can put our sympathetic nervous system in overdrive and lead to feelings and physical symptoms of anxiety. When coupled stress (lack of sleep, work stress, family problems, poor diet etc), the anxiety-promoting effects of caffeine are ramped up. This happens because our baseline level of sympathetic nervous system arousal is already high due to stress/lack of sleep/poor diet…so whack a few shots of caffeine on top and you have a not-so-wonderful recipe for anxiety.

Natural Remedies for anxiety

Of course with all of this in mind, dealing with anxiety often requires a multi-faceted approach, depending on the cause. But whatever the reason, there are natural remedies that can help you feel more calm and peaceful and ease the physical feelings of anxiety. These natural remedies can be very effective at providing symptomatic relief and calming the body and mind. When this happens, we are in a much better state to actually work through the issues at hand and make positive changes.

Herbs and supplements that help to relive anxiety and calm the mind do so largely through their action on the central nervous system and the endocrine system. My top picks of natural remedies for anxiety are:

Passion Flower

Passion flower is a popular remedy among herbalists for the treatment of anxiety. Its intriguing name come from the Spanish Jesuits in Peru who discovered it in the 1600’s and named it ‘passion flower’ because of the flower’s resemblance to the crucifixion of christ. (I have to admit I don’t really get it but I guess they had wilder imaginations than I do!).

It has a long history of use in the treatment of agitation, restlessness, insomnia and anxiety – uses which are still applicable today. It is also a wonderful remedy for stress-induced digestive upsets and menopausal anxiety.

Dose: 300mg 2-3 times per day. Tincture: 2-5 ml 3 times per day/ Tea: 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup boiling water, 3-4 times a day.

St John’s Wort

St John’s Wort is a wonderful natural anti-depressant and works very well for anxiety when combined with other calming herbs. It is a wonderful remedy to use when suffering from anxiety as well as low mood/SAD/depression. A study done in 2000 showed that St John’s Wort was as effective as the antidepressant drugs citalopram, sertraline and fluoxetine. Most herbalists do not use St John’s Wort by itself but rather combine it with other mood-boosting and calming herbs. In particular it combines very well with lemon balm and valerian for anxiety, depression and SAD as well as for menopausal anxiety, tension headaches and nervous exhaustion/burnout.

Dose: 300mg 4-4 times per day standardised extract (standardised to 0.3% hypericin). Tincture: 2-5ml 3 times per day. Tea: 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup boiling water, 2-3 cups per day.

Kava Kava

Kava Kava has been used by the natives of the South Pacific Islands for hundreds of years as a ceremonial drink to promote relaxation and calmness. It has amazing anxiolytic and sedative properties and also a wonderful muscle relaxant and pain reliever.

Numerous German studies have shown that kava kava is as effective as benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants for the treatment of anxiety disorders – only without the side effects that often accompany pharmaceutical medications. A 2004 study also showed that kayak kava is an effective natural remedy for restless legs syndrome, tension headaches and muscle spasms. It also helps to relieve anxiety-induced insomnia and increase REM sleep without resulting in morning grogginess.

Dose: 400-500mg 5-6 times per day (100-200 mg kava lactones a day). Tincture: 2-3ml 3 times per day. Tea: 1-2 tsp dried root powder per cup boiling water 2-3 times per day.

Valerian

Valerian has a good reputation as a natural relaxant and sleep aid. It has been used for hundreds of years in Europe to help cure insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, stress-related digestive problems and nervous headaches.

Valerian contains a class of iridoids called ‘valepotriates’ which bind to benzodiazepine receptors (the same receptors that valium binds to) and lead to a feeling of sedation and calmness. It also contains the amino acid GABA which inhibits over activation of the brain and as a calming effect.

Many studies have looked into the calming and anti-anxiety effects of valerian, especially when combined with other herbal remedies such as St John’s Wort and Lemon Balm. This combination has been found to be as effective as the pharmaceutical drug amitryptyline for depression and even more effective than valium for reducing anxiety.

Dose: 300-500mg standardised extract per day (or follow manufacturer recommendation). Fresh tincture: 2-5ml 2-3 times per day. Tea: 1 tsp dried root per cup boiling water 3 times per day.

Lemon Balm

This is one of my favourite plants. Even just the smell is immediately reviving and uplifting. I have a special connection with it because I used it when I was suffering from depression and anxiety and it really helped to lift my spirits. Lemon balm has wonderful mood-lifting and anxiety-anxiety effects. A double-blind study published in 2004 showed that a single dose of 600mg lemon balm led to increased feelings of calmness and reduced alertness. A lower dose of 300mg was effective at improving focus and helped participants complete a maths problem more quickly.

A 2002 study also showed that the use of lemon balm essential oil in aromatherapy helped to reduced agitation and social withdrawal in patients with dementia. It also helped to promote helpful activities and behaviour.

Dose: 300-600mg plant extract 2-3 times daily. Aromatherapy: 20 drops per day. 10g herbal tea

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Gauging the Benefits of High Dosage CBD

I know it’s bad form, but I’ll start this blog post with an apology to my readers: my posts are typically a page or less, but some topics cover so much territory that it commands more space.

I’ll be the first to say I’m not a doctor. I don’t give medical advice and have no medical training whatsoever. The FDA requires that we say that our products have not been evaluated and can make no claims that we can treat or cure any medical problem; as much as I dislike the FDA, I agree with that statement.

There is, however, a big BUT; as a CBD products manufacturer, we receive requests all the time from people who think more is better and they may be right. There is research to support the benefits of conditions that traditional medicine doesn’t have a good solution. Please understand that CBD is not a cure-all or a silver bullet that fixes everything, but it may have its place as an affordable alternative medicine capable of helping people manage symptoms like pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, migraine headaches, and other neurological issues and that’s what we’re here for.

The reason people ask about high dosage CBD is that they generally have, or know someone who has a nerve degenerative disease, like MS, for instance. It’s tough to narrow the scope of this paper because the subject matter is so broad, but I’ll start off by saying I have MS so I have firsthand experience. MS is a serious problem and I won’t gloss over the seriousness of it; there is no cure but catching it early and seeing a specialist will improve your odds of coping with it.

I have what’s called late-onset MS; I got it after age 50 which is fairly rare, so lucky me!

https://www.verywellhealth.com/late-onset-multiple-sclerosis-3972555

No one knows the exact cause but it’s generally believed to be related to your immune system, genetics, infection or environmental issues like geography, which contributes to lack of sunlight or vitamin D, toxins, or chemical exposure.

So, what does CBD have to do with MS you ask? Well, since there is no cure, the Big Pharma options are limited, expensive, and generally have bad side effects like attacking your liver. I did an Interferon based drug called Avonex by Biogen for a year and a half and it’s an ugly, massive depressant. They say it has no other side effects other than what they call “flu-like symptoms,” which means you feel like absolute crap for 6.5 days and then on day 7, it’s time for another shot!! Doing that for the rest of your life, in my experience, is not a good option.

As a side note, I got depressed enough that I started reading books on the power of positive thinking and I found that happiness is a choice. If you don’t believe it, I suggest reading Tony Robbins book, “Awaken the Giant Within.” I promise it will be worth your time and is mostly fact-based research. My wife started calling me Peter Pan because I only think happy thoughts and I’m good with that! It changed my perspective forever.

These are the four basic types of multiple sclerosis:

RRMS or relapsing-remitting ms

SPMS or secondary-progressive ms

PPMS or primary-progressive ms

PRMS or progressive-relapsing ms

These four categories describe the course that MS typically follows during a persons’ lifetime. Within each of these four types of multiple sclerosis, there are varying degrees of severity. With that said, no two MS patients will ever be exactly the same. MS can be unpredictable but it generally does not produce big changes overnight; it can take months or years to see noticeable changes. You’ll need to be prepared to deal with it for the rest of your life, so the goal should be to manage it in such a way that you still have a decent quality of life. For me, I’m not wired to sit around and do nothing, so staying active is the key to longevity.

The research continues, especially on autoimmune disorders and neurological issues like MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, Crohn’s, etc. The website, https://www.projectcbd.org/ has an incredible online reference library of conditions that you may be interested in to research for yourself. I like this site because it’s based on science and facts and not speculation or BS. After you click on the links below, look to the right under “Browse Conditions” and see what’s out there.

https://www.projectcbd.org/cbd-for/can-cbd-help-me or https://www.projectcbd.org/multiple-sclerosis-ms

I don’t have a definition of high dosage, because for me, it’s anything above a daily maintenance dosage of 20-60 mg CBD per day.

However, there is an approved CBD prescription for epilepsy and you can be assured there are more in the pipeline that can give ideas of dosage on particular medical problems.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/is-cbd-safe-and-effective/faq-20446700

There is also a website for dosing recommendations:

https://cbdoilreview.org/cbd-cannabidiol/cbd-dosage/

There has been some research done by legitimate research clinics like the Mayo Clinic and more needs to be done. The following provides a simple guideline for dosage recommendations:

Mayo Clinic Weighs in on CBD - Offers Dosage Suggestions

The Mayo Clinic suggests CBD dosages based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, and expert opinion. Cannabinoid dosages and duration of treatment depend mainly on the illness (and countless other factors).

The following chart from Mayo Clinic provides specific dosage recommendations for various illnesses:

Loss of Appetite in Cancer Patients: 2.5mg of THC (orally), with or without 1mg of CBD for six weeks. [S]

Chronic Pain: 2.5-20mg of CBD [with or without THC] (orally). [S]

Epilepsy: 200-300mg of CBD (orally) daily. [S]

Movement Problems Due to Huntington’s Disease: 10mg of CBD per kg of body weight daily for six weeks (orally). [S]

Sleep Disorders: 40mg-160mg of CBD (orally). [S]

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms: Cannabis plant extracts containing 2.5-120 milligrams of a THC/CBD combination daily for 2-15 weeks. Patients typically use eight sprays within any three hours, with a maximum of 48 sprays in any 24-hour period. [S]

Schizophrenia: 40-1,280mg oral CBD daily. [S]

Glaucoma: A single sublingual CBD dosage of 20-40mg (>40 mg may increase eye pressure). [S]

Doses up to 1,500 mg per day has also been shown to be well tolerated by humans:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22129319

Just for fun, do a search on “CBD Dosing chart” and see what comes up; you’ll be surprised.

Here is another good explanation: https://www.whatiscbd.com/cbd-multiple-sclerosis-treatment/

I don’t recommend high dosages but it may be a good alternative to opioids or other narcotics. We do not produce or sell any THC products. Our goal is to get you healthy, not high. Therefore, we only produce CBD products made from pure hemp-derived CBD isolate to guarantee purity and quality.

This means that, as opposed to THC, CBD oil will not impair your:

· Consciousness

· Reaction time

· Perception

· Sensory awareness

Although many have tried, it is NOT possible to overdose on CBD. There are no records of any fatal overdoses with cannabis, including CBD oil. In fact, one study suggested that to die from cannabis, you would have to smoke the equivalent of 15 lbs of MJ in 15 seconds! However, it is possible to over-medicate and with that said, taking high amounts of CBD may increase the risk of a few known minor side effects of CBD. These include:

· Dry mouth

· Low blood pressure

· Lightheadedness

· Drowsiness or wakefulness

According to the National Cancer Institute, you cannot die of a marijuana or hemp overdose and here’s why:

“Cannabinoid receptors, unlike opioid receptors, are not located in the brainstem areas controlling respiration, lethal overdoses from Cannabis and cannabinoids do not occur.”

So, back to our topic, are there benefits to a high dosage of CBD? At this point, it’s safe to say that even the FDA agrees that CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory agent; this is important because what causes pain is inflamed nerves and reducing the inflammation reduces pain. Even athletes use CBD to help their bodies recover faster and it’s not considered a performance-enhancing drug, so it’s legal.

CBD oil has natural anti-inflammatories, which can go a long way in helping to treat chronic pain. It also contains muscle-relaxing properties that help ease pressure on sensitive nerves, reduce anxiety and help users sleep better.

A symptom I experienced from MS is leg spasticity; sometimes it appears as restless leg syndrome at night or muscle twitching in my quads. For more information, see: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2019/01/10/leg-spasticity-manage-ms-need-to-know/

I have found CBD to be very effective at relaxing the leg muscles enough to where it is no longer an issue. In conjunction with CBD usage, you might want to consider physical therapy to strengthen up muscles. I did because my knees were getting weak and the results have been good so far.

Clinical research into CBD oil for nerve degeneration diseases is in its relatively early stages, but most of it points to positive results. As researchers conduct more large-scale clinical trials of CBD oil, results are expected to demonstrate powerful and effective treatment of these diseases, so stay tuned.

Chronic pain has become an epidemic world-wide, especially as the Boomer generation approaches old age. For example, in Europe, chronic pain effects 1 in 4 elderly people. In Australia, this epidemic is of massive proportions, extending to over half of the elderly population, and as high as 80% of patients in nursing homes.

In the US, responses to an ABC News poll indicate as many as 38 million adults in the US deal with chronic pain on a daily basis, and as many as 12 million US citizens have used cannabis to help alleviate this pain. (http://abcnews.go.com/images/Politics/979a1TheFightAgainstPain.pdf)

The available medications for attempting to treat this pain are limited to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opiates, and anti-depressants; all hard-core drugs with harsh side effects of their own, and limited effectiveness. It’s almost as though the patient is trading a half-cure for being put on even more drugs to deal with the debilitating side effects. My opinion here, but this system seems oriented towards making money for the drug companies and not dealing with the issue in a practical and humane way.

There are benefits to using CBD in nerve degeneration: https://wakeup-world.com/2016/03/20/cannabis-as-medicine-how-cbd-cannabidiol-benefits-the-human-brain-and-nervous-system/

Nerve degeneration diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s have some of the highest disease burdens. According to the World Health Organization, disease burdens are the number of healthy years affected by disability and death. With little to no cure for these diseases, we can only be thankful for CBD, and its phenomenal medicinal qualities.

I don’t have experience with those diseases but for me, it’s all about quality of life. You have a choice in the matter: it can rule your life if you let it or you can suck it up, control the symptoms the best you can and take back your life.

While it’s still a drug, CBD is a natural plant based non-addictive drug that can be a useful option to help you get through life and enjoy the good things.

Due to lack of clinical research, dosing quantities are a trial and error kind of operation and everyone is different, so I suggest starting small and dialing it up in small increments until you find what works for you.

I’m an engineer by schooling so I’m a little particular on being exact. We put an eye dropper in our tincture bottles that is calibrated in 0.25 ml increments up to a full 1.0 ml. In addition, we design products to have a 30-day supply. For example, if there is a 1200 mg tincture, your daily dose would be 40 mg of CBD for every 1.0 ml (since 1200 mg divided by 30 days is 40 mg/day). You can use the eye dropper increments to dial in the exact dosage, or if you want less or more than the suggested daily dose.

If anyone wants a large dosage, then we’ll do something divisible by 30; for instance 4800mg/30 = 160 mg per dose and you may want to try it numerous times daily to get up to your desired dosage per day. Say you want 1280 mg per day, that’s 8 times per day of 160 mg.

On average, our experience has shown that the CBD effect lasts about 2-5 hours, depending upon body mass and metabolism, so I would suggest at a minimum, give yourself a dose in the morning and evening. If pain is chronic, then use it a few times during the day as well. Your body will metabolize the CBD through your liver so if you find that the effect wears off after 4 hours, then take another dose at about the 3.5 hour mark so you have continuous coverage.

Like I said, it’s trial and error so you might want to keep a diary to help you make more accurate predictions on when and how much to take to dial in your dosage. This is an old school technique, but it works.

Although not confirmed, some clinical studies indicate the possibility of actual nerve regeneration for damaged nerves. This will hopefully be a future topic of conversation.

If you have any comments or would like to see a high dosage CBD product, let me know at:

[email protected] or call me at 775-560-6171

Stay Healthy!

Larry

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10 Best Benfotiamine Supplements – Ranked & Reviewed for 2017

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 16, 2017

If you’re looking for the best benfotiamine supplements to buy this year, then you’ve come to the right place.

You can also get more info by jumping to our Benfotiamine Supplements Guide.

Top 10 Benfotiamine Supplements

#1 Doctor’s Best Benfotiamine More Info #2 Life Extension Mega Benfotiamine More Info #3 Country Life Vitamin B1 with Benfotiamine More Info #4 Source Naturals Benfotiamine More Info #5 Douglas Laboratories – Ultra Benfotiamine More Info #6 Pure Encapsulations – BenfoMax More Info #7 Swanson Maximum-Potency Benfotiamine More Info #8 Vitacost NSI Benfotiamine More Info #9 Piping Rock Health Products Benfotiamine More Info #10 Bestvite Benfotiamine More Info

Benfotiamine Supplements Guide

What is Benfotiamine?

Benfotiamine is a chemical form of vitamin B1 that’s fat-soluble and has been used to treat a variety of conditions ranging from neuropathy to blindness and kidney failure.

This supplement blocks the biological pathways that allow elevated blood sugar levels to cause damage in the body, specifically to areas like the nervous system and to capillaries. It can also help to slow glycation, which can cause damage to people with diabetes and contributes to diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system.

The supplement has mainly been used for this effect, aiding in the prevention of complications from advanced diabetes. Because of this, benfotiamine has become an instrumental nutrient in the treatment of extended elevated levels of blood sugar.

This supplement gained ground in Europe decades ago as a medication available by prescription to slow the progression of symptoms related to advanced diabetes, mainly damage to the nerves, kidneys and eyes. It’s been a treatment prescribed for neuropathy because of its ability to alleviate damage to the smallest blood vessels in the body. Damage to these areas are what causes the well-known pain and numbness in the extremities, especially the feet, associated with diabetes. This supplement acts in an interesting way, actually blocking the path that elevated blood sugars take en route to damaging cells.

Now widely available as a health supplement, benfotiamine can help those who suffer from diabetic complications to protect areas that are commonly damaged by sustained levels of high blood sugar like the nervous system, the kidneys, the eyes and retinas as well as the cardiovascular system. Because the supplement has so many benefits, it’s essential for people who have chronically high blood sugar.

Benfotiamine is actually found in foods as well, occurring naturally in well-known health foods like plants of the allium variety like onions and garlic.

Benefits of Benfotiamine

Benfotiamine is actually made from thiamine, and can raise the body’s thiamine levels and prevent the effects of low levels of the vitamin. Low levels of thiamine are connected with a variety of health problems, not just diabetes. It’s been touted as a treatment for both anxiety and depression in addition to gaining a reputation for treating chronic conditions like back pain, fibromyalgia and sciatica pain.

There is also some evidence that the supplement can aid athletic performance, elevate mood and increase the brain’s processing ability. There may also be evidence that benfotiamine could reduce inflammation triggered by cooked foods, especially fried foods.

In addition to the noted benefits of benfotiamine on diabetes sufferers and those with neuropathy, it may also aid those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. A study in 2016 confirmed that participants who took the supplement for a year and a half had both an increase in cognition, and some of the participants also showed improved PET brain scans.

In user reviews of benfotiamine supplements, people overwhelmingly gave positive responses about the product, stating that they received exactly the benefits they wanted. The most common reason people sought out benfotiamine supplements was for neuropathy and nerve pain, for which users found it extremely effective. Most users found relief from pain as soon as they began taking the product. Some users also suggested that the product seemed to build up in the body and have an even greater effect over the course of several weeks, gradually lessening pain.

Others found relief from the symptoms of diabetes as well as for pain in the legs and feet including restless leg syndrome. Some users felt that the product slowed or halted the progression of their neuropathy.

Are There Any Side Effects?

Like most supplements, benfotiamine may cause health complications or medical interactions. While it’s always best to consult with your doctor, it’s known that this supplement may cause digestive problems or low blood pressure. Additionally, evidence is still lacking in estimating the most accurate dosing amount of benfotiamine for optimal health or for the treatment of certain conditions. There is also no established evidence regarding the safety of this supplement for pregnant or nursing women or for children.

Some users did not notice any benefit from taking the supplement, and it is important to note that while it has helped sufferers with certain conditions like diabetes and neuropathy, it is not helpful for all conditions. People who got the most benefits had specific conditions they wanted to treat.

Benfotiamine supplements have proven to be relatively safe, and the Japanese have been using it since the mid 1900’s to treat vitamin deficiencies. Typical doses were either 150mg several times daily or a single dose between 450 and 1000mg. Research involving benfotiamine has consistently shown it to be safe for most users and extremely useful for treating complications related to Type I diabetes especially.

An overdose, though not seen in research, could cause excessively fast oxygen use in the body as well as rapid breathing or physical tingling sensations. There have been no reports of toxicity of the supplement despite widespread use in Europe and Japan for decades. Research on the toxicity of benfotiamine shows that it is far less toxic than vitamin B1 or even over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Early research on benfotiamine showed that in lab tests on mice the supplement was much more well-tolerated than regular doses of vitamin B1, with subjects able to tolerate over 20 times more benfotiamine than common thiamine.

Evidence suggests that only users with cancerous tumors should watch out for serious benfotiamine risks because cancer cells can use the vitamin B1 for fuel. So users who already know they have cancer should not take the supplement to avoid feeding cancer cells and causing the cancer to grow. People without cancer should be relatively safe since benfotiamine shows no evidence that it causes cancer. In fact, for those who don’t have cancer, supplementation with benfotiamine may help to reduce the risks of cancer.

How to Take Benfotiamine

Benfotiamine is available in capsule form, typically in doses of about 150 to 1000mg, and users can take 1 capsule daily with food or water according to label directions. One physician who suggests the supplement for neuropathy recommends starting off with a higher dose, 600mg per day, broken up into 2 different doses of 300mg each until patients notice a response. Then he suggests stabilizing on a daily dose of 300mg daily, also broken up into 2 separate doses of 150mg each.

Most dosing recommendations stay within the range of no more than 600mg per day and no less than 150mg per day. Typical dosing suggestions advocate taking the supplement in 2 divided half-doses with food.

Some manufacturers also make a cream that can be applied to the skin, which may aid in the treatment of disorders related to diabetes that cause skin cracking. This type of cream should be applied to the affected area once or twice daily.

What to Look for in a Good Benfotiamine Supplement

Good supplements will tell you about their level of quality on the front of the product, and many are vegan or vegetarian as well. The product labels should also tell you what to expect from the supplement, including benefits like the protection of tissues from stress or support for blood sugar levels for diabetics.

Some labels may also include information about whether or not the product may help with inflammation or other minor health conditions. Product descriptions should also make note of how bioavailable the products are. Be sure also to look for information like how many other ingredients are in the product and what they are.

You want to be sure that you are getting a maximum amount of benfotiamine and a minimum amount of fillers or other ingredients like cellulose or gelatin.

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