Kyle B. asked

❤️  Health

I want to find a doctor who has experience using benfotiamine (B1) to treat high lactic acidosis and understand the appropriate oral dosage. My husband, who has ALS/MND with an SOD1 mutation, is experiencing excessive glutamate and neuron damage. We have a 24-hour urine test indicating high lactic acid levels and suspect Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency. I am interested in benfotiamine to potentially remove the lactic acid block and would like an expert opinion on the suggested dosage.

April 17th, 2024

Kenneth W. answered

Benfotiamine is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) that is fat-soluble and more readily avail...

April 17th, 2024

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