milgamma protekt with benfotiamine
For the treatment of a vitamin B1 deficiency. This can alleviate the cause of foot complaints such as tingling, burning or numbness.
Your choice for nerve damage as a result of a vitamin B1 deficiency
Tingling, burning or painful feet rob many people of their sleep at night. Nerve damage, so-called neuropathies, can be a possible cause. Those affected often do not know that a vitamin B1 deficiency can also trigger or worsen these neuropathies. Those who compensate for this deficiency can alleviate their foot complaints. People with diabetes in particular can have an increased risk of vitamin B1 deficiency and neuropathies. Increased blood sugar can damage the nerves and at the same time promote a vitamin B1 deficiency.
Benfotiamine is the "better" vitamin B1
For the treatment of vitamin B1 deficiency as a possible cause of nerve disorders
Fat-soluble vitamin B1 precursor with 5 times higher bioavailability than normal vitamin B11
Well tolerated
Also suitable for long-term use
milgamma protekt can compensate for vitamin B1 deficiency and relieve symptoms. The special active ingredient is benfotiamine. The fat-soluble precursor of vitamin B1 is absorbed 5 times better by the body than "simple" vitamin B1 (thiamine). What many people do not know: a vitamin B1 deficiency can also cause or worsen nerve damage. It is particularly common in diabetes, and vitamin B1 is increasingly excreted via the kidneys. Diabetics with neuropathy should therefore definitely compensate for the vitamin B1 deficiency.
In diabetes there is an increased risk of vitamin B1 deficiency
significantly lower vitamin B1 concentration in the blood of diabetics2 than in healthy people
increased excretion of vitamin B1 via the kidneys2
Type 2 diabetics often absorb less vitamin B1 from their diet than healthy people.3
the increased need for vitamin B1 often cannot be met through normal nutrition.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF NERVE DISORDERS CAUSED BY VITAMIN B1 DEFICIENCY
DIABETES MELLITUS AND SPECIFIC METABOLIC DISEASES
Around 30% of diabetics in Germany have developed neuropathy. Those affected often do not know that a vitamin B1 deficiency can also contribute to neuropathies and can even make them worse. This makes it all the more important to supply the body with sufficient vitamin B1.
DEFICIENCY AND MALNUTRITION
People who eat a very one-sided diet and mainly consume white flour products run the risk of not getting enough vitamin B1. A lot of coffee and black tea or raw fish also inhibit the absorption of the vitamin from food. Excessive alcohol consumption can also promote a vitamin B1 deficiency.
CHRONIC GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
People who cannot eat enough or suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as long-term inflammation or gluten intolerance can develop a vitamin B1 deficiency. In contrast, a vitamin B12 deficiency can often be caused by impaired utilization and absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestine, for example due to the intake of acid blockers, or can be related to a vegetarian or vegan diet.
RECOMMENDED USE:
Take one film-coated tablet daily, unchewed, with some liquid.
To treat neuropathies resulting from a vitamin B1 deficiency, milgamma protekt should be taken for at least 3 weeks.
Suitable for long-term use. Keep out of the reach of children!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is more important for diabetes: vitamin B1 or vitamin B12?
In diabetics, a lack of vitamin B1 can be due to an increased need and increased excretion via the kidneys. Excessive alcohol consumption can also promote a vitamin B1 deficiency and thus result in neuropathic symptoms. A vitamin B1 deficiency is often found in people with cardiovascular diseases, and loop diuretics can be a main reason for the deficiency.
In contrast, a vitamin B12 deficiency can often be caused by impaired absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines or by a vegetarian or vegan diet. Taking the diabetes medication metformin can also lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency. A vitamin B12 deficiency can manifest itself in tiredness and reduced concentration. If you have any questions, contact your doctor.
As a diabetic, do I have to take bread units (BU) into account when taking milgamma protekt?
No, taking milgamma protekt tablets does not have to be included in the diet plan, no bread units are required. The medical preparation is also lactose and gluten free.
Does taking milgamma protekt reduce my need for diabetes medication or insulin?
The blood sugar level is not affected by the administration of milgamma protekt. There is therefore no need to fear hypoglycemia from taking the benfotiamine preparation. It is therefore not necessary to adjust the dose of your diabetes medication, including insulin.
Do I have to get a prescription from my doctor for milgamma protekt?
No, you can get milgamma protekt from your pharmacy without a prescription. The preparation is available only in pharmacies, but does not require a prescription.
What helps with a vitamin B12 deficiency?
If you have been diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency, B12 Ankermann can balance the vitamin levels.
1 Schreeb et al. Comparative bioavailability of two Vitamin B1 preparations: benfotiamine and thiamine mononitrate. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1997, 52 (4): 319320.
2 Thornalley PJ, et al. High prevalence of low plasma thiamine concentration in diabetes linked to a marker of vascular disease. Diabetologia 2007 Oct, 50 (10): 21642170.
3 Wong et al. Daily intake of thiamine correlates with the circulating level of endothelial progenitor cells and the endothelial function in patients with type II diabetes, Mol Nutr Food Res 2008 Dec, 52 (12): 14211427.
milgamma protekt, active ingredient: benfotiamine.
Areas of application:
Treatment of neuropathies and cardiovascular disorders caused by vitamin B1 deficiency. Therapy or prophylaxis of clinical vitamin B1 deficiency states, provided that these cannot be remedied through diet.
For risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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