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Now researchers have reported that Benfotiamine halts much of
that sugar accumulation by boosting three pathways inside the cell. This
could result in a vastly improved quality of life for those with the disease
and those suffering the age-related symptoms.
References:
1. Hammes HP, et al. Benfotiamine blocks three major pathways of hyperglycemic damage and prevents experimental diabetic retinopathy. Nat Med. 2003 Mar;9(3):294-9.
2. Stracke H, et al. Efficacy of benfotiamine versus thiamine on function and glycation products of peripheral nerves in diabetic rats. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2001;109(6):330-6.
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