Magnesium is required to activate thiamine into its usable form. Without adequate magnesium, supplemental thiamine cannot be properly converted. Critical for diabetics and people with peripheral neuropathy.
This pair requires two separate supplements. Both are needed for the synergy to work.
Magnesium glycinate is the cofactor for thiamine kinase, the enzyme that converts thiamine into its active form. Best-tolerated magnesium form with minimal GI side effects.
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Coming soonHow to take this pair: Take 200-400 mg magnesium glycinate with food, any time of day. Take 50-100 mg thiamine (or benfotiamine) with magnesium and food. Benfotiamine absorbs better with a meal containing fat. Alcohol severely depletes both magnesium and thiamine; minimize alcohol if supplementing for neuropathy. Nerve regeneration is slow; allow 2-3 months before evaluating effects.
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