My husband is a type 2 diabetic. He takes 300mg of benfotiamine a day and 200mg of Thiamine twice a day. Also magnesium, zinc, Bcomplex and choline. At his latest test his A1C was 5.9 (prediabetic range) and he is no longer on any insulin or diabetic meds. He has modestly cut carbs but still is quite carb heavy. Benfotiamine was a game changer.
Nutritional yeast is a great way to add b vitamins into food you're already eating. It's cheap, it smells like cheese, has only a mild cheese flavor and can be sprinkled on or mixed with almost anything. I add a tablespoon a day to at least one meal sometimes two and since I also cut way down on carbs, i don't have peripheral neuropathy anymore unless I over eat desserts around holidays. I also got my diabetes under control and don't need medication for it anymore after going low carb and losing 100 pounds. Anyway, if he's still having issues or wants b vitamin variety, look into nutritional yeast, you can get a tub of flakes relatively cheap and you only need a tablespoon or two a day.
Since I started taking 600mg of benfothiamine divided in two 300mg doses + 3gm of NAC per day, I have noticed profound improvements in my neuropathy esp in my feet. I’m T2 by the way
That's great. Also add in R-ALA, methylcobalamin, folate, Acetyl L Carnitine and Berberine and that should get you the rest of the way home. Blessings.
I have been listening to health podcasts for Years and first came across Benfotiamine on a podcast by EO nutrition on UA-cam. It was also discussed in relation to POTS. Takes years for this valuable information to become mainstream. Thank you for the podcast.
POTS stands for: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. This syndrome is usually triggered when a person stands up after lying down. Symptoms include lightheadedness, fainting, and rapid heartbeat, which can be relieved by lying down again.
@@NerveDoctors my 11 yo has severe POTS. Although the heartrate decreases when you lie down and you are less likely to faint, most people with POTS have severe chronic symptoms no matter their position sadly. I have my child on benfotiamine because of this but only 80mg. I guess I'm not giving her enough at all! We also do methylcobalomin shots.
Could this possibly help with schwanomas which are on some orbital nerves? I truly am very grateful for your knowledge which you are sharing with us all. I have a daughter which has had schwanomas removed. However, this was done by a wonderful Dr. at John Hopkinns. His surgery was exploratory as the schwanomas were not being picked up on the MRI's. Could you share with me why some schwanomas are not picked up on MRI'S and would the information you shared help with her nerve pain?
I'm just on my 3rd day on Benfo.. I'm diabetic and have neoropathy. Lasy year I took ALA and it healed my numbness in my foot.. I stop for a year now because of financial difficulties.. and the numbness return and I'm always suffering from numbness and on the verge of falling down if I don't grab anything I could hold on . I hope I can do some walking again after taking Benfo.. been afraid to do walking for a year now. I just do exercises for neuropthy via UA-cam. Thanks for enlightening us on how useful Benfo for diabetic person. God bless you
Benfotiamine, very specific and researched thoroughly. The associated vitamin supplements included will help patients heal remarkably! This is the best presentation discovered that can help anyone recover from a toxic diet. Thank you Doctor!
@@christinekapinos722 You should take it daily. I get the Mega Benfotiamine from Life Extension. I take 600mg a day. 300mgs in the am and 300mgs in the pm. I will now add the supplements she recommends also. I've been out for a few months now and I hurt everywhere. I have type 2 diabetes and I can feel thd neuropathy badly. Benfotiamibe can also cross into the brain barrier because it's fat soluble.....good for our brains!!
Great Video Doctor. I watched Dr. Bergs Video and he advised taking the Benfotiamine together with Nutritional Yeast to balance out the diet. Nutritional Yeast has many vitamins like b's, iron, zinc etc. I would highly advise it
@@mjk6618 his son is spoiled kid who wants all his daddy money. so what if he believes in scientology he is not forcing us to convert. as long as he is keeping his believe to himself . His videos actually helped many people.
Free health advice you don't have to pay your life savings to a doctor who probably doesn't know half of what many of the doctors or students of of nutrition can teach you. I have had my right hand unable to remain steady for about 2 years now. I take 1200 mg of been foamine for the last 2 weeks by shaking is almost completely gone in my hand. My tenant has decreased substantially the stuff is great
I also have had colorectal cancer surgery. None of the experts that treated me ever explained to me that surgery can cause interference with vitamin B1 uptake. So I need to take way more than the average person. It would have been nice with all the huge money that was paid out they could have taken 2 minutes to explain that to me but I don't think they understand or knew or were taught in school whatever. They can do the surgery but the rest of it they haven't clue what they're talking about
Thank you for this video. I am a diabetic and I have low red blood count and was have a tough time healing wounds. I bought some Benfotiamine and I am taking it twice a day. Within a week I started healing up. Thanks again.
I was taking 150mg twice a day. I bought a new bottle that is 300 mg so only take 1 every morning. I also had low red blood count before I started taking Benfotiamine . I go back to the docs next month for update.
I take benfotiamine, alpha lipoic acid and vitamin D every day. I can definitely tell the difference in my neuropathy in my feet when I occasionally forget to take my supplements.
I go over the correct amounts in these videos: The Right Dose / ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html "Sabotaging Your Nerve Recovery" / ua-cam.com/video/DiPDto-kSpc/v-deo.html
Thank you Doctor for your excellent explanation. This medicine has saved my Mrs from severe damage of diabetic retinopathy. I used this benfotiamine only after following this type of videos from you .
Just wanted to let you know that taking Benfotiamine has increased my ability for hearing. The volume on TV needed to be as high as possible, but now it is 1/4 the previous volume.
I have a simply most excellent neurologist doctor. - Dr. Monteire, I just changed a few years ago, and I visit her just once a while, I'm not in contact with her. But I just met you, through theY. T.Thank you for your detailed informations.
My first time here to your channel and my oh my, you certainly have a way of presenting your knowledge. I sure wish I'd found you a loooong time ago. Thank you.
Hi, Sharity. I’m so glad the video was helpful and you found us! From clinical research, we discovered that specific vitamins help facilitate nerve repair for peripheral neuropathy. For more information, you can check out these two videos: Vital Nutrients for Nerve Repair ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html The Right Dose ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html Now, I know that is a lot and taking that many vitamins is very hard to do. So, we created a formula that supplies all the vital ingredients at the therapeutic dose in 2 bottles: Nuphoria cm Gold and Nerve Defense. You can purchase them at nuphoria.com, or call our customer support line at (844)400-0101.
Hello Doctor! You are definitely one of the finest and caring person. I have yet to see another Doctor on UA-cam answering as many questions as you do to your followers, obviously I have become one of your loyal fans. I am getting blisters on my fingers non stop, diabeticorum ., I am a long time diabetic who was an alcohol abuser. Obviously, peripheral neuropathy to almost final stage on my fingers and toes. Amputated my right toes few months ago. I see connections of my blisters with diabetes and nerves damage. Is there a solution for treatment? Sadly I live in Indonesia, not in the States. Otherwise will jump on a consultation in a heartbeat! Thanks in advance and apologize for being lengthy!
Hi Stanley. Thank you so very much for your kind words. It means so much to us and thanks for being a LOYAL FAN!! Now, let's address your question because you certainly need guidance. Yes, there's absolutely a solution and we certainly want to make sure you don't lose any more digits or limbs for that matter. Usually, when I see diabetes of this nature (bullous diabeticorum) it's because the glucose levels have run awry with little to no control. The fact that you consumed copious quantities of alcohol would certainly play a significant role. BTW...BIG CONGRATULATIONS for giving up the alcohol! That is no easy task and you should be very proud of yourself. So, the first and most important thing is to lower your hemoglobin A1C and your glucose levels and maintain them at a healthy level. The best way you can do that is by following a ketogenic diet, as well as taking the following supplements berberine, and a good quality nerve support formula that contains R-ALA, B6 (in the form of Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, B12 in the form of methylcobalamin, benfotiamine, folate (5-MTHF or Quatrefolic), L-citrulline and acetyl l carnitine. These supplements all have a ton of research studies showing that they can improve insulin sensitivity, decrease glucose levels and assist in nerve repair. Also, L-citrulline improves NO production to improve circulation and Acetyl L Carnitine has been proven to protect the nerves from further damage or limit the ongoing damage due to elevated glucose and any other neurotoxin your nerves may be exposed to. Because of the severity of your problem and the long-standing time frame, most likely you will also need to use photobiomodulation. I'm including a couple of links to my videos that you should watch will help you get a better understanding. 1. Is diabetic neuropathy reversible (pt 1): ua-cam.com/video/ks-WJD3WOjs/v-deo.html 2. Reversing diabetic neuropathy (pt2): ua-cam.com/video/pnOIvXW9Qyw/v-deo.html 3. Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html 4. The right dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html 5. Healing with light: ua-cam.com/video/NNXDuFc5cHU/v-deo.html Also, I just want to let you know that Dr. Coppola and I have formulated NUPHORIA cm Gold and Blue nerve support formulas to address the issues I mentioned above. It contains all of the necessary ingredients in the correct amounts as outlined in clinical studies (we do ship to Indonesia). Here's the link: healmynerves.com/collections/nerve-support/products/nuphoria-cm-gold-blue-bundle Lastly and most importantly, we do telephone or Zoom consults around the world for people like yourself. If you would like to schedule a consult with us you can email us at: info@nuphoria.com and my assistant will give you more information about it. Well, I believe I've written a book (lol). I truly hope this information gets you on the right path and restores your hope. Stanley, you don't have to live with this condition or lose more toes, so please don't accept that as your fate. We're here for you. BLESSINGS!!
@@NerveDoctors Thanks, Dr. M. Your detailed analytical reply is much appreciated and will be followed as closely as possible. Where I live is quite rural in Indonesia so getting the right Keto diet ingredients maybe a challenge but I will give it a shot. BTW, I have already watched most of your videos related and of course,all valuable knowledge not found elsewhere. You are such a wonderful Doctor sharing and caring. God's gift to this world! Many thanks!
@@NerveDoctors I got R-ALA , B6, B12, Benfotiamine, but are missing berberine, L-citruline and Acetyl L Carnitine. Which products and brands do you recommend for the ones im missing?
We need all of the B Complex..taking single ones may cause deficiencies in other ones. I was told years ago an Asuan doctor told me I had a B complex deficiency. My tongue was red & swollen. Then I figured out I have non celiac gluten sensitivity & absorption problems. Its a very complex subject. Thank you
Hi P Larkin. I agree with you that everyone (especially those not consuming a healthy, low -carb, well balanced diet) should take an overall B-Complex. However, when you're battling a neurological condition, a B-complex isn't going to do the trick because it will not contain the correct doses for nerve repair. Now, do I recommend still taking a B-Complex while taking a nerve support formula or additional Benfotiamine or methylcobalamin, absolutely. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
If you take 600mg of benfothiamine a day, this is equivalent to about 2400mg thiamine. This huge amount of B1 will require some additional B vitamins (they work as a team) and magnesium. But you might not need this amounts of B1 - depends of the problem you have. You might need only B12 or B9 plus B12, always in their bioavailable forms. But you are right, it is very complicated. It took me years to aquire some basic knowledge so that I can help my two autistic grandsons. But it was worth learning.
I’m so glad I landed on your channel dr I lost 40% of my hearing and I was fitting with the specialist that years ago I use to plug my ears at night before bed so nothing can wake me up as I was so sensitive to noise.. I saw some comments about it her and also dr burg mentioned it too.. I’m on it now and I hope 🤞🏼 it will make a difference. Just subscribed as you are very professional. Loved your energy. Thx
Just came across this video. Very informative. Like most of these types of video's, just wish they were more prevalent and as easy to find 15-20 years ago. Thank you for sharing. I put this up on social media I follow.
Hello professor Thank you so much for your help and advice, I really appreciate your job. I wish you happiness and peace under the sky of prosperity. All the best. Take care and have a good time. Your follower from Algeria.
Isaac, when I answer these questions I'm using a specific software and it doesn't necessarily link with other questions. If you would like to type the question and send it to me, I'll be happy to answer it, if I missed it before. Blessings.
Thank you 🙏🏻 I have all these supplements! I take B12 injections for pernicious anemia, but have neglected, my B vitamins. I am beginning to have neuropathy/burning in my hands and feet. This was great information.
I noticed that you are getting B 12 injections, please research and you will find that B12 injections with the synthetic B 12 is wrong. The Metho Type o f B 12 in sublingual under the tongue is by far more effective.Also, another great UA-cam health channel is Dr Ken Berry, he is a practicing MD, and he dispels many of the so-called experts, by providing researched information on many conditions. Good luck. 🙀🙀🙀🙀
Thanks, doctor for the great service you have provided for free. I really needed this important information and its cool the way you presented it so simply. May the blessings be.
I have Hashimoto’s and the numbing in my arms and hands is concerning to me. Last night I felt burning and numbness. I have a B12 deficiency, but even with injections, the numbing is still there. I’m going to try Benfotiamine.
There is so much information - I have watched this video 5 times. You are georgis! Your name is beautiful. You are an infectious speaker - vivacious! I had a stroke and brain tumor was found on the follow-up MRI. The most surprising was so little information was given. Thx for this information - did not know!
Is the Benfotiamine still working for you? Do you still take it at night? I am wondering if it will help me from middle of the night insomnia if I take it at night with magnesium.
Benfotiamine is what i use for my parkinsons, it also stopped my palpitations and angina from my triple bypass!,,, taken with omega3 and B complex plus magnesium L threonate fabulous!
I've been taking benfotiamine for a while. It *_might_* be reversing the minor neuropathy in my toes, but if it is, it's really slow. Though I think it does help inhibit my restless leg that tends to kick just as I'm almost asleep.
HI Ken. When dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy most people need to be on all of the critical nutrients. Here are videos that I did on this topic: 1) Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html 2) The Right Dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html 3) Avoid these Ingredients: ua-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/v-deo.html
Hey Ken. I was wondering on how it would help for restless legs. I have it bad. Did it help right away with your restless legs or did it take a while. Thanks. H
@@Wizwiz2112, the biggest solution for restless leg for me is *magnesium glycinate.* I take 200mg every evening. But it's not always 100% effective. Benfotiamine also helps, yes, on that night. I sometimes also take melatonin and acetaminophen if needed to help me get to sleep.
Thank you doctor for the well laid out explanation of the overall information. I search for 3 information sources typically and have to compliment you for such a thorough analysis. Blessings
I do not suffer from diabetes..I suffer from tingling and burning in the body..and as you described my condition before, you told me your condition is mild..thank you..just a note. I just remind you that I have been using r alpha lipoic acid 600mg for a month and a half daily..and my improvement is slow One day I will be better, and one day I will be tired from tingling and burning in the body. What is the reason? ??
First, let me address the pain levels being up and down...this is normal as your nerve begin to heal. The symptoms will not steadily lessen daily. Here's an example of how pain levels decrease. Let's say your symptoms get as high as a 9/10 (10 being the highest pain level possible). As your nerves heal, one day your pain level may drop to a 7/10 for the day, but then the next 4-5 days it will be backup to a 9/10. Then 2 weeks later it may drop to a 6/10. This volley will go back and forth until there's been substantial repair in the nerve. Once there's been substantial repair then your symptom levels will drop and stay down and continue to decrease. Next, let me address your progress being slow...First, we know that nerves are the slowest healing tissue in the body and 1.5 months is not a long time. Even for mild neuropathy cases, it can take up to 8 months to 1 year before the nerve is healed. However, when I'm working with my patients, I never just place them on R-Alpha Lipoic Acid by itself. I always place them on a combination of R-ALA, Benfotiamine, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate (B6), Methylcobalamin (B12), Folate , L-Citrulline and Acetyl L Carnitine. This combination, in therapeutic doses, will produce the best results. Watch my video: Vital Nutrients for Nerves. This will give you more information. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
This can also be a result of spinal-cord compression. You’ll experience burning, tingling, numbness, then weakness begins. You may wish to get a scan and eliminate this.
@@kirra7406 I underwent a neurological examination, neurosurgery twice..the result was normal. I did all the medical tests and vitamins B12 was also fine..I did an MRI on the brain and the neck was also fine..I don't know the cause of the tingling..until now..the tingling came to me when I only lowered the LDL cholesterol in my cheeks. My body..by changing food. ..and sports..and this is strange..
I ordered 300mg for my husband who has been diagnosed as having the beginning stage of.Dementia. I wondered about the dosage for a 117 lb. .man who is still regaining his lost weight, due to colon cancer of several months ago. He is on no chemo or other meds, just supplements, D3 K2 zinc and synthetic B1. I just learned about the better type, which I would prefer.We eat healthy, but my husband has a sweet tooth, and he will not stop sweets. Grrrrrrrrr!
Excellent videos thank you so much for this extremely valuable information. Since there are studies supporting their efficacy, are any of the nerve support supplements (r-ala, Benfo, etc.) available by prescription?
Hi Ian. You're very welcome and thank you for your kind feedback. OK- onto your question....thanks to Big Pharma's control...no these natural supplements are not available by prescription. Please don't let that deter you from a much, much safer alternative. Blessings.
Hi Doc. I just want to really thank you for all your wonderful inputs on health issues. I have mornings when I wake up with numb hurting hands. I want to start taking this Benfotiamine but when I google it, so many brands show up and I don’t know which one to buy. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks Doc. Have a wonderful day!
Great informational video!! I have been researching the topic of neuropathy. My mom has neuropathy and is taking Gabapentine, Meloxicam, Plavix, Lipitor, and hydrochlorothiazide. Is it safe to take Benfotiamine with these medications? I just discovered your videos today and subscribed. I will be sure to watch more of your channel as you seem to be very informative and not full of BS. Take care!!
The right question is…how can she reduce the dosage of those prescription drugs? Good news is I have gotten off these and now feel better taking benfotimine , Moringa, and a good Glucosamine & Chondroitin and MSM for pain management. It can be done and I wish your mother wellness from this 70 yr old who was able to wean off prescription medication within 4 months. I did supplement with (Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM ) during the weaning process. Blessings .
Great info. I recently discontinued Gabapentin which was prescribed for nerve pain. It was adversely affecting digestive transit (MMC) which was creating a bigger problem than the nerve pain it was prescribed for. Am wondering if Benfotiamine can provide some of the same benefit that was provided by Gabapentin. I would certainly prefer to take Benfotiamine as opposed to Gabapentin if the Benfotiamine is helpful.
Have you started taking benfotiamin now? How is it?. I also stopped taking pregabalin, it makes me feel worst. I started taking b vitamins then I heard about this benfotiamin and about to start it but heard again about this TTFD .
I’m interested in whoever can answer your question. I am down to 300mg gabapentin a day, and plan on taking benfiotamine and the other stuff mentioned by this channel, soon. Point is I would like to stop taking gabapentin finally.
Thankyou so much for the link to Dr Berg's video on Tinnitus. Mine comes and goes. I was doing the thumping 20 times but i will now be doing 20 x 8 as he mentions. This is so much appreciated.
Hello, loved your video and passion for healing. I have a grandson with severe eczema and allergies. Just wondering if you had any suggestions. He is 6 years old and has seen many allergists but not finding relief. Thank you
HI Kelly. It hurts my heart when I read things like this. I've treated several pediatric cases with severe eczema. One case was so severe, the child's parents had tube socks on both arms to prevent her from scratching and tearing at her skin. Whenever you're dealing with skin problems like eczema (or psoriasis) you are always dealing with a Leaky Gut Issue. So, the first thing is get your grandson off of all GLUTEN, CORN, SOY, AND DAIRY. Also get him off of all processed foods. Next, his gut needs to be healed and this isn't a quick and easy step. I would start with Amy Meyers Leaky Gut Revive. He will also need a probiotic and I would put him on colostrum to rebuild his immune system. This will also help with his allergies. This is the starting point. I would find a functional medicine (FM) doc close to you to oversee your grandson's progress. Here's the link: ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/? Blessings to you and your grandson.💖
I agree with the doctor. My son had this from an undiagnosed thrush infection that spread through the body and perforated his bowels. Colostrum, probiotics, and avoidance of the foods that are found to be allergic along with their derivatives via skin scrap test for a full year. No artificial food dyes, low sugar. No problems today except a little seasonal allergy. Good luck
Hello ma'am I am from INDIA. This is my first video. Wow just sunscribed & clicked the bell. Thank you very much for the great info. Will be finishing all the videos from the channel. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS CHOICEST BLESSINGS ALWAYS.....😊
Thank you for your helpful information on Benfotiamine and more detail on how much to take. I first heard about it through Dr Eric Berg, but I have learned more through you. I have suffered from bad circulation in my legs and getting worse in my ankles and feet. For years nobody can tell me what to about it except to wear compression hose that is absolutely no help.
If you're open to it, Google "legs up the wall pose" which is a form of yoga to help with circulation in the legs, as well as other benefits. If you can't do that, then being on the floor with your legs up on the bed will help too. I know of a woman who is in the advanced age in her early 90's who loves to have her legs up the wall, and does this daily. She worked herself up to 15 min. at a time so far, several times per day.
Hi raffa22 lozano, The average patients that we see are on 5 or more medications. Some are on as many as 15+ medications. Because of this we had to ensure that the ingredients in both formulas would work harmoniously with many, many different medications and they do. Both formulas are safe to take with your medication. I hope this helps!
Hi, just come across this video. I have been researching benfotiamine for a few months now and also found not many people can start with the dose you suggested. In fact a lot of people, even with Parkinsons, found much lower doses were working . Do you have any double blind studies to back up the high dose? I would be very interested to read them.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you. The studies did say that even 150 mg was still effective. I am not saying it was wrong to suggest a high dose. Just to maybe suggest starting low and working up as quite a few people do experience adverse affects when going high straight away.
Could this help with peripheral neuropathy from back surgeries? My husband has had about 6 back and neck and hip surgeries due to accident years ago. He suffers daily with nerve pain. He is healthy otherwise, no heart issues, no diabetes etc. Just nerve pain, non stop. Thanks! Great video by the way!
Thank you so much. Well, if the nerve pain is not due to scar tissue formation around the nerves, then it's quite possible. However, he will need more than just Benfotiamine. He'll need an entire nerve support formula. Here are links to a videos we did on this topic: 1) Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html 2) The Right Dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html 3) Avoid these Ingredients: ua-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/v-deo.html
Very informative video! My quick question is: If you had to choose a certain brand of Benfotiamine that has the highest quality and effect? I trust you 100% Doc!
Good Morning, Dr Dre. I'm honored by your trust. Thank you. The brand of benfotiamine that I like (just benfotiamine by itself) is by a company called Pure Encapsulations. Here is the link: www.pureencapsulationspro.com/benfomax.html?_br_psugg_q=benfomax They produce good quality supplements. Have a safe and happy New Year. I hope 2023 is filled with great health and an abundance of blessings for you and your family. Blessings.
I got so important informations from your videos which doctors ignore or forget to tell their patients. So there is a differences between thiamine and benfotiamine..who knew!! Thanks !!
Can you please advise if testing for B1 in the cells by a ETAC test is a worthwhile exercise and if you can explain your answer. B1 level might be ok in blood serum test but not reaching the cells ??Thanks for all your informative videos.
Hi Glen. Thanks for your feedback. Taurine plays such a vital role in the entire body. It has important functions in the nervous system as well as the cardiovascular system. Have a great day!
@TheNerveDoctor, Thank you for this very helpful information. Should all these suggested supplements be taken together on an empty stomach, between meals or with a snack or meal?? I know certain amino acids absorb best on empty stomach. I hope you receive this question. It's usually overlooked by doctor's unfortunately. Blessings 🥰
Hi Marsha. Benfotiamine is best taken with food and if you're taking all of the nutrients I listed in my video, "Vital Ingredients For Nerve Repair or if you're on our formula, Nuphoria cm Gold, we always recommend taking it with food. Hope this helps.
I was diagnosed with non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both feet in 2002. The only feedback I have ever received has been that it is not known what is the cause and that it will likely never get worse……but it will never get better. I have been taking .5 mg of klonopin for over 20 years now to permit me to sleep due to the burning, restless and tingling feet. In general, is your experience that with the passage of such a long time, are the nerves able to regenerate at all at this point, or to a smaller degree? Thank you for your video and for educating us on this topic. I stay away from synthetic vitamins but now I learn something useful today of a synthetic form that will likely not harm. Thank you for your help.
Hi Robert. This is commonly the old, outdated information still being handed out by most docs. So, we've treated PN cases that have been 20 years ongoing and more and yes, it's still possible to repair and regenerate these nerves. It just takes longer. Typically for cases like yours, we recommend a complete nerve support along with Photobiomodulation. Here are a few videos we filmed to help educate you on this: 1) ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html 2) ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html 3) ua-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/v-deo.html 4) ua-cam.com/video/NNXDuFc5cHU/v-deo.html Let me know if you need any further guidance. We're happy to help. Blessings.
… hello doc- my sincere question is- what supplementation can benefit someone who is a sufferer of cerebral spinal fluid leakage?… also with bone spurs/osteoarthritis being a likely contributor(s) to the leakage problem?
Hi Joe. It's difficult for me to answer this question without knowing the cause of your CSF. Trauma? Injury? Spinal tap/lumbar puncture? Malformation of inner ear? Normally most leakages will heal on their own. Hydration is extremely important. In general, vitamins C and E has been shown to increase CSF levels and reduces CSF lipid peroxidation (this is caused by oxidants attacking your lipids). Hope this at least gets you off to a start. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors … really appreciate your reply!… you’d mentioned “malformation”… this person had been diagnosed with “Arnold Chiaris Type II” and had a resultant surgical procedure for it years ago… also- she continues to complain to this very day of “discomfort” in her inner ear- and is actually having an appointment tomorrow morning with an ear specialist… me knowing this of her history- could you provide me with an advisement/suggestion for her that may be beneficial for the specialist to know/look into?… your knowledgeable experience/input in these things is surely appreciated!
Your information is very valuable and helpful! HOWEVER, you speak so fast and your screen with the lists moves so fast, that it's very hard to follow you or take notes. Why not slow down? You really need to know that you are not speaking to medical students, you are speaking to average people, some of us are seniors, and your pace is way too fast to absorb without replaying the video a few times. Most important, just to take notes, is almost impossible when you gloss over the information in order to cram it in a short UA-cam moment. PLEASE, slow your information down so we can grasp it and take notes in order to help ourselves!
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will certainly try and slow down. You can also use closed caption and pause the video so you can take notes. That’s what I do when watching videos.
Hi Johnny. Clinical studies have shown that these nutrients actually help with repair and regeneration of the damaged peripheral nerves. Along with that, I've been using them for 18 years on my patients with tremendous results. No, you don't have to be on them for the rest of your life. However, if you have a precipitating factor causing your PN like diabetes or if you're taking medications that cause Peripheral nerve damage like statins, calcium channel blocker (for blood pressure), diuretics, etc. Then I always recommend that my patients stay on a maintenance dose (which is half the amount) to prevent the PN from returning.
Great showing just started this product along with some awful dog acid once in the morning and once evening. I had a break your plexus injury, which was decompressed due to a positional injury during surgery.
Hi Tanja. With a brachial plexus injury, you're going to need more than just benfotiamine. You'll need a complete nerve support formula. I'm going to attach the video I did on what the ingredients should be and what the therapeutic doses are as outlined in the research. "The Right Dose" Link: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html Let me know if you need further guidance and be patient with the healing. It will take quite a while. Blessings.
Please cite research when making claims. It would also be good form to include your educational background and expertise in your about. Viewers have no idea if you are an MD, PhD physician researcher versed in B1 biochemistry or a clinical psychologist. It matters.
So far everything she recommended is exceptionally correct. When she mentioned R-alpha lipoic acid, I paused the video and gave a thumb up. And today was my first day taking B1. I thought I have a Carpal Tunnel Sindrom. One pill and pain is gone. I had RALA on my list, but I'm waiting on my paycheck.
I am in UK, i am prediabetic and have fibromyalgia i have horrible electric shock pains that travel through my body randomly day and night..and i also get buzzing feelings. I read up about Benfotiamine about a year ago and decided that it was worth a go..so i have taken 300mg daily ever since i actually get some days without the electric shocks now but if i stop taking it they come back full strength. I was nervous to increase the dose as a year ago there wasnt much info on Benfotiamine. Does it have any side effects from taking it long term?
My electric shock pains especially at night was completely gone after I started natural desiccated thyroid for my hypothyroidism. It's been years since I started thyroid but I added Benfotiamine recently.
Hi Doc. Great videos! Glad I found you!!! I have a simple question. I have Diabetes and Hypothyroidism. I take Jardance and NP Thyroid. I have started a mild onset of neuropathy in the bottoms of my feet. I want to take Benfotiamine and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid to stop the neuropathy before it advances. Is it possible to take them together? I’ve read the study about ALA interfering with the T4 to T3 production. I take the NP Thyroid first thing in the a.m. and Benfotiamine and ALA in the evening. What do you recommend?
Hi Jeff. First of all I applaud you for being pro-active. Given your diabetes and thyroid condition, you will need a more complete nerve support supplement. Watch these 2 videos: 1) Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html 2) The Right Dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html You'll need all the ingredients I outline here at the doses I indicate, which is what's been established by clinical studies. Also, when taking R-ALA while on a thyroid medication, you must wait 4 hours after taking the thyroid medication before taking the R-ALA, so that it does not interfere with the meds. Lastly, it's important for you to follow a ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting. This will significantly help with your insulin resistance. Blessings.
My husband is a type 2 diabetic. He takes 300mg of benfotiamine a day and 200mg of Thiamine twice a day.
Also magnesium, zinc, Bcomplex and choline.
At his latest test his A1C was 5.9 (prediabetic range) and he is no longer on any insulin or diabetic meds.
He has modestly cut carbs but still is quite carb heavy.
Benfotiamine was a game changer.
Nutritional yeast is a great way to add b vitamins into food you're already eating. It's cheap, it smells like cheese, has only a mild cheese flavor and can be sprinkled on or mixed with almost anything.
I add a tablespoon a day to at least one meal sometimes two and since I also cut way down on carbs, i don't have peripheral neuropathy anymore unless I over eat desserts around holidays.
I also got my diabetes under control and don't need medication for it anymore after going low carb and losing 100 pounds.
Anyway, if he's still having issues or wants b vitamin variety, look into nutritional yeast, you can get a tub of flakes relatively cheap and you only need a tablespoon or two a day.
What supplement source company do you use?
If you're asking about our manufacturing company, it's Maker's Nutrition
What brand of Benfotiamine is he using?
@@jameslucas5590 I have bought from piping rock health products and Swanson's health products. I have had no problems with them so far.
Since I started taking 600mg of benfothiamine divided in two 300mg doses + 3gm of NAC per day, I have noticed profound improvements in my neuropathy esp in my feet. I’m T2 by the way
That's great. Also add in R-ALA, methylcobalamin, folate, Acetyl L Carnitine and Berberine and that should get you the rest of the way home. Blessings.
I took nac 3 months. No improvement. Berberine in good but hurts my stomach so I stopped. I take dr mercolas benfotamine
@@NerveDoctors anyways to combines these things into a single pill?
@@christianhansen3292 The Nuphoria products combine all of these supplements.
That is so great!
I have been listening to health podcasts for Years and first came across Benfotiamine on a podcast by EO nutrition on UA-cam. It was also discussed in relation to POTS. Takes years for this valuable information to become mainstream. Thank you for the podcast.
Can you please share what is POTS? Thanks in advance 😊
POTS stands for: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. This syndrome is usually triggered when a person stands up after lying down. Symptoms include lightheadedness, fainting, and rapid heartbeat, which can be relieved by lying down again.
@@NerveDoctors Wow! Thankyou for this reply my husband has this happened to him a lot!
@@NerveDoctors my 11 yo has severe POTS. Although the heartrate decreases when you lie down and you are less likely to faint, most people with POTS have severe chronic symptoms no matter their position sadly. I have my child on benfotiamine because of this but only 80mg. I guess I'm not giving her enough at all! We also do methylcobalomin shots.
Could this possibly help with schwanomas which are on some orbital nerves? I truly am very grateful for your knowledge which you are sharing with us all. I have a daughter which has had schwanomas removed. However, this was done by a wonderful Dr. at John Hopkinns. His surgery was exploratory as the schwanomas were not being picked up on the MRI's. Could you share with me why some schwanomas are not picked up on MRI'S and would the information you shared help with her nerve pain?
I'm just on my 3rd day on Benfo.. I'm diabetic and have neoropathy. Lasy year I took ALA and it healed my numbness in my foot.. I stop for a year now because of financial difficulties.. and the numbness return and I'm always suffering from numbness and on the verge of falling down if I don't grab anything I could hold on . I hope I can do some walking again after taking Benfo.. been afraid to do walking for a year now. I just do exercises for neuropthy via UA-cam. Thanks for enlightening us on how useful Benfo for diabetic person. God bless you
How is it now?? Did it work?
Benfotiamine, very specific and researched thoroughly. The associated vitamin supplements included will help patients heal remarkably! This is the best presentation discovered that can help anyone recover from a toxic diet. Thank you Doctor!
Thank you for this wonderful information 😢
Can I take this every day
@@christinekapinos722 You should take it daily. I get the Mega Benfotiamine from Life Extension. I take 600mg a day. 300mgs in the am and 300mgs in the pm. I will now add the supplements she recommends also. I've been out for a few months now and I hurt everywhere. I have type 2 diabetes and I can feel thd neuropathy badly. Benfotiamibe can also cross into the brain barrier because it's fat soluble.....good for our brains!!
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@@christinekapinos722
I ran out and noticed my neuropathy got BAD . This stuff works wonders for neuropathy
Great Video Doctor.
I watched Dr. Bergs Video and he advised taking the Benfotiamine together with Nutritional Yeast to balance out the diet. Nutritional Yeast has many vitamins like b's, iron, zinc etc.
I would highly advise it
Dr. Berg is a Scientologist
Beware!
His son did a YT video about him being a poser...
@@mjk6618 his son is spoiled kid who wants all his daddy money. so what if he believes in scientology he is not forcing us to convert.
as long as he is keeping his believe to himself .
His videos actually helped many people.
Free health advice you don't have to pay your life savings to a doctor who probably doesn't know half of what many of the doctors or students of of nutrition can teach you. I have had my right hand unable to remain steady for about 2 years now. I take 1200 mg of been foamine for the last 2 weeks by shaking is almost completely gone in my hand. My tenant has decreased substantially the stuff is great
Tinnitus is 70% gone
I also have had colorectal cancer surgery. None of the experts that treated me ever explained to me that surgery can cause interference with vitamin B1 uptake. So I need to take way more than the average person. It would have been nice with all the huge money that was paid out they could have taken 2 minutes to explain that to me but I don't think they understand or knew or were taught in school whatever. They can do the surgery but the rest of it they haven't clue what they're talking about
Lion's Mane is great for repairing the myolin sheath of nerves, especially in the brain
How much Lions Mane do we have to take
Thank you for this video. I am a diabetic and I have low red blood count and was have a tough time healing wounds. I bought some Benfotiamine and I am taking it twice a day. Within a week I started healing up. Thanks again.
What amount did you take? Thank you
2 pills per day with meals. @@martinmaddox5315
How many mg?
I was taking 150mg twice a day. I bought a new bottle that is 300 mg so only take 1 every morning. I also had low red blood count before I started taking Benfotiamine . I go back to the docs next month for update.
I take benfotiamine, alpha lipoic acid and vitamin D every day. I can definitely tell the difference in my neuropathy in my feet when I occasionally forget to take my supplements.
How much of each?
Excellent!! Keep up the good work!
I go over the correct amounts in these videos: The Right Dose / ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
"Sabotaging Your Nerve Recovery" / ua-cam.com/video/DiPDto-kSpc/v-deo.html
Make sure you get a good magnesium supplement with your D3. They need to work together. Preferably Magnesium Glycinate
@@NerveDoctors Is its best to take benfotiamine with or without food?
One of the best videos I’ve seen. Very clear yet precise. Lots of information to digest in this video.
Your a God Send,a refreshing alternative to big pharma
Thank you Doctor for your excellent explanation. This medicine has saved my Mrs from severe damage of diabetic retinopathy. I used this benfotiamine only after following this type of videos from you .
This is one of the most important videos Everyone should hear,much gratitude
Just wanted to let you know that taking Benfotiamine has increased my ability for hearing. The volume on TV needed to be as high as possible, but now it is 1/4 the previous volume.
I need this
how much do you take?
I can't thank you and bless you enough. May God Almighty bless you and keep you for humanity.
Thank you for your blessings and kind words. It's truly appreciated.
I've taken Benfoatimine for about a month. Your research will help me fine-tune my use of the vitamin. Many thanks, I grateful.
Any side effects?
How's it going
This was very informative, thank you. I recently increased my benfotiamine on my own and it has helped. I watched the video seeking a safe dosage.
This is the best video I've seen trying to find out how to stop my pain...Thank you!
Hi Barbie. So, glad it helped! Let me know if you have any questions. Blessings.
I have a simply most excellent neurologist doctor. - Dr. Monteire, I just changed a few years ago, and I visit her just once a while, I'm not in contact with her. But I just met you, through theY. T.Thank you for your detailed informations.
Wow! I just stumbled across your channel and I instantly subscribed. I can't believe what I didn't know. Thanks!
Welcome aboard, David! So, glad you found the video helpful. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a wonderful day!
ditto...........
My first time here to your channel and my oh my, you certainly have a way of presenting your knowledge. I sure wish I'd found you a loooong time ago. Thank you.
Welcome to the Nuphoria family. I always say...'Better late than never!". Thanks so much for watching.
I just found your channel. Love it and im going to get the B vitamins today because i have been bothered by tingling in my hands and feet. Thank you.
Thank you doctor, this is eye opening advices into our poor way of food consumption and chemicals exposures.
So happy that I found this channel! I'm struggling with all over, severe itching and I've had to seriously question how much longer i can go on
Hi, Sharity. I’m so glad the video was helpful and you found us!
From clinical research, we discovered that specific vitamins help facilitate nerve repair for peripheral neuropathy. For more information, you can check out these two videos:
Vital Nutrients for Nerve Repair
ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
The Right Dose
ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
Now, I know that is a lot and taking that many vitamins is very hard to do. So, we created a formula that supplies all the vital ingredients at the therapeutic dose in 2 bottles: Nuphoria cm Gold and Nerve Defense. You can purchase them at nuphoria.com, or call our customer support line at (844)400-0101.
Do you know what is causing your itching...I only ask because I have so many MS symptoms and that is one of the top symptoms.
@jospyder1 I would like to know also. I to have been diagnosed for MS but not fibermyagia.
@@CarlaWoolsey God bless and heal you
Call out to the Lord Jesus Christ. There is healing of all kinds, and especially forgiveness...
Allow me to thank you for this useful information in order to improve our lives these hard times.
You are very welcome. Truly happy to help.
How can I order this Nuphoria Gold since I live over seas? Can you help?
I've never heard of Benfotiamine. Thiamine - Yes. Thanks for sharing 🙏
My pleasure 😊
Hello Doctor! You are definitely one of the finest and caring person. I have yet to see another Doctor on UA-cam answering as many questions as you do to your followers, obviously I have become one of your loyal fans.
I am getting blisters on my fingers non stop, diabeticorum ., I am a long time diabetic who was an alcohol abuser. Obviously, peripheral neuropathy to almost final stage on my fingers and toes. Amputated my right toes few months ago.
I see connections of my blisters with diabetes and nerves damage. Is there a solution for treatment? Sadly I live in Indonesia, not in the States. Otherwise will jump on a consultation in a heartbeat! Thanks in advance and apologize for being lengthy!
Hi Stanley. Thank you so very much for your kind words. It means so much to us and thanks for being a LOYAL FAN!! Now, let's address your question because you certainly need guidance. Yes, there's absolutely a solution and we certainly want to make sure you don't lose any more digits or limbs for that matter. Usually, when I see diabetes of this nature (bullous diabeticorum) it's because the glucose levels have run awry with little to no control. The fact that you consumed copious quantities of alcohol would certainly play a significant role. BTW...BIG CONGRATULATIONS for giving up the alcohol! That is no easy task and you should be very proud of yourself. So, the first and most important thing is to lower your hemoglobin A1C and your glucose levels and maintain them at a healthy level. The best way you can do that is by following a ketogenic diet, as well as taking the following supplements berberine, and a good quality nerve support formula that contains R-ALA, B6 (in the form of Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, B12 in the form of methylcobalamin, benfotiamine, folate (5-MTHF or Quatrefolic), L-citrulline and acetyl l carnitine. These supplements all have a ton of research studies showing that they can improve insulin sensitivity, decrease glucose levels and assist in nerve repair. Also, L-citrulline improves NO production to improve circulation and Acetyl L Carnitine has been proven to protect the nerves from further damage or limit the ongoing damage due to elevated glucose and any other neurotoxin your nerves may be exposed to. Because of the severity of your problem and the long-standing time frame, most likely you will also need to use photobiomodulation.
I'm including a couple of links to my videos that you should watch will help you get a better understanding.
1. Is diabetic neuropathy reversible (pt 1): ua-cam.com/video/ks-WJD3WOjs/v-deo.html
2. Reversing diabetic neuropathy (pt2): ua-cam.com/video/pnOIvXW9Qyw/v-deo.html
3. Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
4. The right dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
5. Healing with light: ua-cam.com/video/NNXDuFc5cHU/v-deo.html
Also, I just want to let you know that Dr. Coppola and I have formulated NUPHORIA cm Gold and Blue nerve support formulas to address the issues I mentioned above. It contains all of the necessary ingredients in the correct amounts as outlined in clinical studies (we do ship to Indonesia). Here's the link: healmynerves.com/collections/nerve-support/products/nuphoria-cm-gold-blue-bundle
Lastly and most importantly, we do telephone or Zoom consults around the world for people like yourself. If you would like to schedule a consult with us you can email us at: info@nuphoria.com and my assistant will give you more information about it.
Well, I believe I've written a book (lol). I truly hope this information gets you on the right path and restores your hope. Stanley, you don't have to live with this condition or lose more toes, so please don't accept that as your fate. We're here for you. BLESSINGS!!
@@NerveDoctors Thanks, Dr. M. Your detailed analytical reply is much appreciated and will be followed as closely as possible. Where I live is quite rural in Indonesia so getting the right Keto diet ingredients maybe a challenge but I will give it a shot. BTW, I have already watched most of your videos related and of course,all valuable knowledge not found elsewhere. You are such a wonderful Doctor sharing and caring. God's gift to this world! Many thanks!
@@NerveDoctors I got R-ALA , B6, B12, Benfotiamine, but are missing berberine, L-citruline and Acetyl L Carnitine. Which products and brands do you recommend for the ones im missing?
We need all of the B Complex..taking single ones may cause deficiencies in other ones.
I was told years ago an Asuan doctor told me I had a B complex deficiency. My tongue was red & swollen. Then I figured out I have non celiac gluten sensitivity & absorption problems.
Its a very complex subject.
Thank you
Hi P Larkin. I agree with you that everyone (especially those not consuming a healthy, low -carb, well balanced diet) should take an overall B-Complex. However, when you're battling a neurological condition, a B-complex isn't going to do the trick because it will not contain the correct doses for nerve repair. Now, do I recommend still taking a B-Complex while taking a nerve support formula or additional Benfotiamine or methylcobalamin, absolutely. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
If you take 600mg of benfothiamine a day, this is equivalent to about 2400mg thiamine. This huge amount of B1 will require some additional B vitamins (they work as a team) and magnesium. But you might not need this amounts of B1 - depends of the problem you have. You might need only B12 or B9 plus B12, always in their bioavailable forms. But you are right, it is very complicated. It took me years to aquire some basic knowledge so that I can help my two autistic grandsons. But it was worth learning.
Excellent job!
I’m so glad I landed on your channel dr
I lost 40% of my hearing and I was fitting with the specialist that years ago I use to plug my ears at night before bed so nothing can wake me up as I was so sensitive to noise.. I saw some comments about it her and also dr burg mentioned it too.. I’m on it now and I hope 🤞🏼 it will make a difference.
Just subscribed as you are very professional. Loved your energy. Thx
Please reply here in a few weeks to let me know how it works for you. Please include the brand, type, and dosage you took and are taking.
Good luck !
Just came across this video. Very informative. Like most of these types of video's, just wish they were more prevalent and as easy to find 15-20 years ago. Thank you for sharing. I put this up on social media I follow.
Thank you so much!
Hello professor
Thank you so much for your help and advice,
I really appreciate your job. I wish you happiness and peace under the sky of prosperity. All the best.
Take care and have a good time.
Your follower from Algeria.
Hello Said. What a beautiful blessing. Thank you so very much. Sending you much love and light. Blessings.
Thanks doc for a very informative video and educating us for free. I’ve learned lot from you.
I'm so happy to hear that. You're very welcome. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors I would like your views on Angelsagado comment above
@@NerveDoctorsis supplement the only one way to receive it?
Isaac, when I answer these questions I'm using a specific software and it doesn't necessarily link with other questions. If you would like to type the question and send it to me, I'll be happy to answer it, if I missed it before. Blessings.
A really good, comprehensive coverage of Benfotiamine benefits. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate it!😊
@@NerveDoctorscan I use this Benfotiamine as I have residual in veerand toes. Would it work to relieve this
Thank you 🙏🏻 I have all these supplements! I take B12 injections for pernicious anemia, but have neglected, my B vitamins. I am beginning to have neuropathy/burning in my hands and feet. This was great information.
I noticed that you are getting B 12 injections, please research and you will find that B12 injections with the synthetic B 12 is wrong. The Metho Type o f B 12 in sublingual under the tongue is by far more effective.Also, another great UA-cam health channel is Dr Ken Berry, he is a practicing MD, and he dispels many of the so-called experts, by providing researched information on many conditions. Good luck. 🙀🙀🙀🙀
Thanks, doctor for the great service you have provided for free. I really needed this important information and its cool the way you presented it so simply. May the blessings be.
The Daily Dose of Madness So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! May the blessings be
Excellent video - the text, the illustrations, the content - thank you.
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate the feedback. Blessings.
great information; I've heard it helps with anxiety and OCD
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You answered a lot of my questions about Benfotiamine and ALA. Thanks!
Hi Marie. So happy this video was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. Blessings.
Awesome way to explain the problem and the simplicity of layout the solution. Thank you
I have Hashimoto’s and the numbing in my arms and hands is concerning to me. Last night I felt burning and numbness. I have a B12 deficiency, but even with injections, the numbing is still there. I’m going to try Benfotiamine.
Good luck. X
@@ronachadwick7908 it didn’t work. Gave me weird side affects.
How is it going?? Did it work?
@@RojaJaneman discontinued it. Gave me weird side effects.
Excellent video & presentation of this vital health information. Following this channel.
Thank you so very much.
I listen to you from France (Dijon), thank you for your videos and your knowledge that you share.
Esperanta Flago You are so very welcome! It's truly our pleasure to share our knowledge. Thanks for following us. Blessings
Just outstanding presentation by a Dr. with beauty and brains! Thanks much!
Aww...thank you so very much for your kind words.
There is so much information - I have watched this video 5 times. You are georgis! Your name is beautiful. You are an infectious speaker - vivacious! I had a stroke and brain tumor was found on the follow-up MRI. The most surprising was so little information was given. Thx for this information - did not know!
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate it! And, I'm so glad the video was helpful. Thank you so much for watching!
I take Benfotiamine for essential tremors. I take it at night because it makes me sleepy.
Any side effects?
Is the Benfotiamine still working for you? Do you still take it at night? I am wondering if it will help me from middle of the night insomnia if I take it at night with magnesium.
@@bartginger123 ME TOO!
After this video I am taking Benfotiamine everyday. Thank you.
Testing Instruments So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Benfotiamine is what i use for my parkinsons, it also stopped my palpitations and angina from my triple bypass!,,, taken with omega3 and B complex plus magnesium L threonate fabulous!
Excellent Job. Benfotiamine is really excellent even for heart patients as you have clearly shown. Thanks for sharing.
I've been taking benfotiamine for a while. It *_might_* be reversing the minor neuropathy in my toes, but if it is, it's really slow. Though I think it does help inhibit my restless leg that tends to kick just as I'm almost asleep.
I started taking it to stop tinnitus, but it hasn't done _anything_ for that.
HI Ken. When dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy most people need to be on all of the critical nutrients. Here are videos that I did on this topic:
1) Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
2) The Right Dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
3) Avoid these Ingredients: ua-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/v-deo.html
Take a look at Dr. Berg's video on a technique for tinnitus: ua-cam.com/video/3MDO8KB3zjk/v-deo.html
Hey Ken. I was wondering on how it would help for restless legs. I have it bad. Did it help right away with your restless legs or did it take a while. Thanks. H
@@Wizwiz2112, the biggest solution for restless leg for me is *magnesium glycinate.* I take 200mg every evening. But it's not always 100% effective. Benfotiamine also helps, yes, on that night. I sometimes also take melatonin and acetaminophen if needed to help me get to sleep.
Thank you doctor for the well laid out explanation of the overall information. I search for 3 information sources typically and have to compliment you for such a thorough analysis. Blessings
Awesome in depth information on this marvelous supplement!
Thank you
I do not suffer from diabetes..I suffer from tingling and burning in the body..and as you described my condition before, you told me your condition is mild..thank you..just a note. I just remind you that I have been using r alpha lipoic acid 600mg for a month and a half daily..and my improvement is slow One day I will be better, and one day I will be tired from tingling and burning in the body. What is the reason? ??
First, let me address the pain levels being up and down...this is normal as your nerve begin to heal. The symptoms will not steadily lessen daily. Here's an example of how pain levels decrease. Let's say your symptoms get as high as a 9/10 (10 being the highest pain level possible). As your nerves heal, one day your pain level may drop to a 7/10 for the day, but then the next 4-5 days it will be backup to a 9/10. Then 2 weeks later it may drop to a 6/10. This volley will go back and forth until there's been substantial repair in the nerve. Once there's been substantial repair then your symptom levels will drop and stay down and continue to decrease. Next, let me address your progress being slow...First, we know that nerves are the slowest healing tissue in the body and 1.5 months is not a long time. Even for mild neuropathy cases, it can take up to 8 months to 1 year before the nerve is healed. However, when I'm working with my patients, I never just place them on R-Alpha Lipoic Acid by itself. I always place them on a combination of R-ALA, Benfotiamine, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate (B6), Methylcobalamin (B12), Folate , L-Citrulline and Acetyl L Carnitine. This combination, in therapeutic doses, will produce the best results. Watch my video: Vital Nutrients for Nerves. This will give you more information. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
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This can also be a result of spinal-cord compression. You’ll experience burning, tingling, numbness, then weakness begins. You may wish to get a scan and eliminate this.
@@kirra7406 I underwent a neurological examination, neurosurgery twice..the result was normal. I did all the medical tests and vitamins B12 was also fine..I did an MRI on the brain and the neck was also fine..I don't know the cause of the tingling..until now..the tingling came to me when I only lowered the LDL cholesterol in my cheeks. My body..by changing food. ..and sports..and this is strange..
Dr, Is it good for Parkinson’s patients suffering from hallucinations due to medication?
I ordered 300mg for my husband who has been diagnosed as having the beginning stage of.Dementia. I wondered about the dosage for a 117 lb. .man who is still regaining his lost weight, due to colon cancer of several months ago. He is on no chemo or other meds, just supplements, D3 K2 zinc and synthetic B1. I just learned about the better type, which I would prefer.We eat healthy, but my husband has a sweet tooth, and he will not stop sweets. Grrrrrrrrr!
Excellent videos thank you so much for this extremely valuable information. Since there are studies supporting their efficacy, are any of the nerve support supplements (r-ala, Benfo, etc.) available by prescription?
Hi Ian. You're very welcome and thank you for your kind feedback. OK- onto your question....thanks to Big Pharma's control...no these natural supplements are not available by prescription. Please don't let that deter you from a much, much safer alternative. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors Thanks for your reply, I have ordered the Nuphoria CM from Amazon and have been taking it every day as directed on the bottle.
Thank you for your help . I have PN from Chemotherapy, and have had severe PN symptoms, for ten years , with no relief .
Hi Doc. I just want to really thank you for all your wonderful inputs on health issues. I have mornings when I wake up with numb hurting hands. I want to start taking this Benfotiamine but when I google it, so many brands show up and I don’t know which one to buy. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks Doc. Have a wonderful day!
@12:31 For Diabetic Nueropathy:
Benfotiamine
Methylcobalamin (B12)
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (B6)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Great informational video!! I have been researching the topic of neuropathy. My mom has neuropathy and is taking Gabapentine, Meloxicam, Plavix, Lipitor, and hydrochlorothiazide. Is it safe to take Benfotiamine with these medications? I just discovered your videos today and subscribed. I will be sure to watch more of your channel as you seem to be very informative and not full of BS. Take care!!
The right question is…how can she reduce the dosage of those prescription drugs?
Good news is I have gotten off these and now feel better taking benfotimine , Moringa, and a good Glucosamine & Chondroitin and MSM for pain management. It can be done and I wish your mother wellness from this 70 yr old who was able to wean off prescription medication within 4 months. I did supplement with (Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM ) during the weaning process. Blessings .
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Great info. I recently discontinued Gabapentin which was prescribed for nerve pain. It was adversely affecting digestive transit (MMC) which was creating a bigger problem than the nerve pain it was prescribed for. Am wondering if Benfotiamine can provide some of the same benefit that was provided by Gabapentin. I would certainly prefer to take Benfotiamine as opposed to Gabapentin if the Benfotiamine is helpful.
Have you started taking benfotiamin now? How is it?. I also stopped taking pregabalin, it makes me feel worst. I started taking b vitamins then I heard about this benfotiamin and about to start it but heard again about this TTFD .
I’m interested in whoever can answer your question. I am down to 300mg gabapentin a day, and plan on taking benfiotamine and the other stuff mentioned by this channel, soon. Point is I would like to stop taking gabapentin finally.
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Thankyou so much for the link to Dr Berg's video on Tinnitus. Mine comes and goes. I was doing the thumping 20 times but i will now be doing 20 x 8 as he mentions. This is so much appreciated.
Hello, loved your video and passion for healing. I have a grandson with severe eczema and allergies. Just wondering if you had any suggestions. He is 6 years old and has seen many allergists but not finding relief. Thank you
HI Kelly. It hurts my heart when I read things like this. I've treated several pediatric cases with severe eczema. One case was so severe, the child's parents had tube socks on both arms to prevent her from scratching and tearing at her skin. Whenever you're dealing with skin problems like eczema (or psoriasis) you are always dealing with a Leaky Gut Issue. So, the first thing is get your grandson off of all GLUTEN, CORN, SOY, AND DAIRY. Also get him off of all processed foods. Next, his gut needs to be healed and this isn't a quick and easy step. I would start with Amy Meyers Leaky Gut Revive. He will also need a probiotic and I would put him on colostrum to rebuild his immune system. This will also help with his allergies. This is the starting point. I would find a functional medicine (FM) doc close to you to oversee your grandson's progress. Here's the link: ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/?
Blessings to you and your grandson.💖
I agree with the doctor. My son had this from an undiagnosed thrush infection that spread through the body and perforated his bowels. Colostrum, probiotics, and avoidance of the foods that are found to be allergic along with their derivatives via skin scrap test for a full year. No artificial food dyes, low sugar. No problems today except a little seasonal allergy. Good luck
Hello ma'am I am from INDIA. This is my first video. Wow just sunscribed & clicked the bell. Thank you very much for the great info. Will be finishing all the videos from the channel. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS CHOICEST BLESSINGS ALWAYS.....😊
Awww....thank you so very much for watching and subscribing. Sending you LOTS OF LOVE & LIGHT!!!
Wonderful explanation . Thank you so much!
Thank you for your helpful information on Benfotiamine
and more detail on how much to take. I first heard about it through Dr Eric Berg, but I have learned more through you. I have suffered from bad circulation in my legs and getting worse in my ankles and feet. For years nobody can tell me what to about it except to wear compression hose that is absolutely
no help.
If you're open to it, Google "legs up the wall pose" which is a form of yoga to help with circulation in the legs, as well as other benefits. If you can't do that, then being on the floor with your legs up on the bed will help too. I know of a woman who is in the advanced age in her early 90's who loves to have her legs up the wall, and does this daily. She worked herself up to 15 min. at a time so far, several times per day.
It is an amazing yoga pose. I just love it to fully relax while deep breathing. (74 year female) So many benefits!!❤
Absolutely the best video on this topic....thanks 😊
Dan Parisi You are so very welcome. So Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video! You explained this information very well.
Good morning, Rich. Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your feedback. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much I am an Indian I am from NE state Manipur Thank You
The supplement is fine but reversing your t2d is best. I did 2 yrs ago at age 62. A1c was 9.5 two yrs ago ...now between 4.9 and 5.3.
Is there any side effect or interaction with other medications? Thank you.
Good video and very good explanation. 🙂
Hi raffa22 lozano,
The average patients that we see are on 5 or more medications. Some are on as many as 15+ medications. Because of this we had to ensure that the ingredients in both formulas would work harmoniously with many, many different medications and they do. Both formulas are safe to take with your medication.
I hope this helps!
@@NerveDoctors Thank you.
Your the Best Dr. on UA-cam, Thanks
Very informaive, Thank you. Sivaraman India
Hi, just come across this video. I have been researching benfotiamine for a few months now and also found not many people can start with the dose you suggested. In fact a lot of people, even with Parkinsons, found much lower doses were working . Do you have any double blind studies to back up the high dose? I would be very interested to read them.
Go to Pub Med and you can find them. That's one of the many resources that I use.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you. The studies did say that even 150 mg was still effective. I am not saying it was wrong to suggest a high dose. Just to maybe suggest starting low and working up as quite a few people do experience adverse affects when going high straight away.
That's a great suggestion. Never hurts to begin conservatively
I am taking velvet bean for tremors
@Doggy Doodle it is used for Parkinson’s. It did help my tremors a lot! It is also called Mucuna.
thank you very much for providing us such a thorough and beneficial knowledge about benfotiamine
Could this help with peripheral neuropathy from back surgeries? My husband has had about 6 back and neck and hip surgeries due to accident years ago. He suffers daily with nerve pain. He is healthy otherwise, no heart issues, no diabetes etc. Just nerve pain, non stop. Thanks! Great video by the way!
Try magnesium and b12
Thank you so much. Well, if the nerve pain is not due to scar tissue formation around the nerves, then it's quite possible. However, he will need more than just Benfotiamine. He'll need an entire nerve support formula.
Here are links to a videos we did on this topic:
1) Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
2) The Right Dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
3) Avoid these Ingredients: ua-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/v-deo.html
@@NerveDoctors Thanks so much for the additional links. I will check these out!
Very well explained. God bless you.
Very informative video!
My quick question is: If you had to choose a certain brand of Benfotiamine that has the highest quality and effect?
I trust you 100% Doc!
Good Morning, Dr Dre. I'm honored by your trust. Thank you. The brand of benfotiamine that I like (just benfotiamine by itself) is by a company called Pure Encapsulations. Here is the link: www.pureencapsulationspro.com/benfomax.html?_br_psugg_q=benfomax
They produce good quality supplements. Have a safe and happy New Year. I hope 2023 is filled with great health and an abundance of blessings for you and your family. Blessings.
Thank you for this very informative video.
What's the right dosage for Benfotiamine, and for how long will it takes ?
250-300mg twice a day. Keep taking it. Sh says that at the end of the video.
Dr. Berg says 3 x 300 mg daily
I got so important informations from your videos which doctors ignore or forget to tell their patients. So there is a differences between thiamine and benfotiamine..who knew!! Thanks !!
Thank you for sharing up in a type 2 diabetic for years and I haven't seen anything like
You're very welcome
Can you please advise if testing for B1 in the cells by a ETAC test is a worthwhile exercise and if you can explain your answer. B1 level might be ok in blood serum test but not reaching the cells ??Thanks for all your informative videos.
Thank you very much Dr. for your terrific and easy explanation about the Benfotiamine.
and thanks to UA-cam.
Ileana Figueroa So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Eyeball peptides derived from animal eyeballs also helps . Taurine is especially important.
Visomitin and Visoluten and Pentalex eyedrops also help
Hi Glen. Thanks for your feedback. Taurine plays such a vital role in the entire body. It has important functions in the nervous system as well as the cardiovascular system. Have a great day!
Also, add glycine to the taurine. Recent research involving taurine in longevity is on going. Stay tuned!
@TheNerveDoctor, Thank you for this very helpful information. Should all these suggested supplements be taken together on an empty stomach, between meals or with a snack or meal?? I know certain amino acids absorb best on empty stomach. I hope you receive this question. It's usually overlooked by doctor's unfortunately. Blessings 🥰
Hi Marsha. Benfotiamine is best taken with food and if you're taking all of the nutrients I listed in my video, "Vital Ingredients For Nerve Repair or if you're on our formula, Nuphoria cm Gold, we always recommend taking it with food. Hope this helps.
@@NerveDoctors I'm new to your channel. And you are Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🌿👣
Awww...thank you so much for the kind words and for watching. 💖
@@NerveDoctors Thank you so much for your helpful reply!!!
I just ordered some and I'm going to take a for prediabetes
Thank you for sharing and caring
Stephen Barnes So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
I was diagnosed with non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both feet in 2002. The only feedback I have ever received has been that it is not known what is the cause and that it will likely never get worse……but it will never get better.
I have been taking .5 mg of klonopin for over 20 years now to permit me to sleep due to the burning, restless and tingling feet.
In general, is your experience that with the passage of such a long time, are the nerves able to regenerate at all at this point, or to a smaller degree?
Thank you for your video and for educating us on this topic. I stay away from synthetic vitamins but now I learn something useful today of a synthetic form that will likely not harm.
Thank you for your help.
Hi Robert. This is commonly the old, outdated information still being handed out by most docs. So, we've treated PN cases that have been 20 years ongoing and more and yes, it's still possible to repair and regenerate these nerves. It just takes longer. Typically for cases like yours, we recommend a complete nerve support along with Photobiomodulation. Here are a few videos we filmed to help educate you on this:
1) ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
2) ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
3) ua-cam.com/video/urn0Lb4RMaQ/v-deo.html
4) ua-cam.com/video/NNXDuFc5cHU/v-deo.html
Let me know if you need any further guidance. We're happy to help. Blessings.
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This is very helpful. Thank you very much, Doc!
Don Akmeemanage You are so very welcome!
… hello doc- my sincere question is- what supplementation can benefit someone who is a sufferer of cerebral spinal fluid leakage?… also with bone spurs/osteoarthritis being a likely contributor(s) to the leakage problem?
Hi Joe. It's difficult for me to answer this question without knowing the cause of your CSF. Trauma? Injury? Spinal tap/lumbar puncture? Malformation of inner ear? Normally most leakages will heal on their own. Hydration is extremely important. In general, vitamins C and E has been shown to increase CSF levels and reduces CSF lipid peroxidation (this is caused by oxidants attacking your lipids). Hope this at least gets you off to a start. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors … really appreciate your reply!… you’d mentioned “malformation”… this person had been diagnosed with “Arnold Chiaris Type II” and had a resultant surgical procedure for it years ago… also- she continues to complain to this very day of “discomfort” in her inner ear- and is actually having an appointment tomorrow morning with an ear specialist… me knowing this of her history- could you provide me with an advisement/suggestion for her that may be beneficial for the specialist to know/look into?… your knowledgeable experience/input in these things is surely appreciated!
Hi Joe. I apologize. This question slipped through the cracks and I didn't see it. I'm so sorry.
Your information is very valuable and helpful!
HOWEVER, you speak so fast and your screen with the lists moves so fast, that it's very hard to follow you or take notes. Why not slow down?
You really need to know that you are not speaking to medical students, you are speaking to average people, some of us are seniors, and your pace is way too fast to absorb without replaying the video a few times. Most important, just to take notes, is almost impossible when you gloss over the information in order to cram it in a short UA-cam moment.
PLEASE, slow your information down so we can grasp it and take notes in order to help ourselves!
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will certainly try and slow down. You can also use closed caption and pause the video so you can take notes. That’s what I do when watching videos.
Thank you for sharing. This information is essential to those with MS as well❣️👍
You are so welcome
WOW, what a fantastic energy you have 👌😃 Thank you so much for the vital information. Wishing you all the best ☀️🌈🍀
Thank you so much!
@@NerveDoctors You're more than welcome!
Thank you for the excellent video !
Do these supplements actually heal the nerves or do you need to continue to take them forever?
Hi Johnny. Clinical studies have shown that these nutrients actually help with repair and regeneration of the damaged peripheral nerves. Along with that, I've been using them for 18 years on my patients with tremendous results. No, you don't have to be on them for the rest of your life. However, if you have a precipitating factor causing your PN like diabetes or if you're taking medications that cause Peripheral nerve damage like statins, calcium channel blocker (for blood pressure), diuretics, etc. Then I always recommend that my patients stay on a maintenance dose (which is half the amount) to prevent the PN from returning.
@@NerveDoctors Awesome! Thank you for the quick response.
Wow this is an eye opener. Thank you so much.
Great showing just started this product along with some awful dog acid once in the morning and once evening. I had a break your plexus injury, which was decompressed due to a positional injury during surgery.
Hi Tanja. With a brachial plexus injury, you're going to need more than just benfotiamine. You'll need a complete nerve support formula. I'm going to attach the video I did on what the ingredients should be and what the therapeutic doses are as outlined in the research. "The Right Dose" Link: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
Let me know if you need further guidance and be patient with the healing. It will take quite a while. Blessings.
Please cite research when making claims. It would also be good form to include your educational background and expertise in your about. Viewers have no idea if you are an MD, PhD physician researcher versed in B1 biochemistry or a clinical psychologist. It matters.
I checked, and she is a chiropractor
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In the beginning it shows by the license credentials she has.
So far everything she recommended is exceptionally correct. When she mentioned R-alpha lipoic acid, I paused the video and gave a thumb up. And today was my first day taking B1. I thought I have a Carpal Tunnel Sindrom. One pill and pain is gone. I had RALA on my list, but I'm waiting on my paycheck.
PLEASE PLEASE cover SFN I've been waiting and don't know what I need yet ,,, Thanks Joe
I am in UK, i am prediabetic and have fibromyalgia i have horrible electric shock pains that travel through my body randomly day and night..and i also get buzzing feelings. I read up about Benfotiamine about a year ago and decided that it was worth a go..so i have taken 300mg daily ever since i actually get some days without the electric shocks now but if i stop taking it they come back full strength. I was nervous to increase the dose as a year ago there wasnt much info on Benfotiamine. Does it have any side effects from taking it long term?
My electric shock pains especially at night was completely gone after I started natural desiccated thyroid for my hypothyroidism. It's been years since I started thyroid but I added Benfotiamine recently.
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Diabetics really need that one..... if I recall right
Hi Doc. Great videos! Glad I found you!!!
I have a simple question. I have Diabetes and Hypothyroidism. I take Jardance and NP Thyroid. I have started a mild onset of neuropathy in the bottoms of my feet. I want to take Benfotiamine and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid to stop the neuropathy before it advances. Is it possible to take them together? I’ve read the study about ALA interfering with the T4 to T3 production. I take the NP Thyroid first thing in the a.m. and Benfotiamine and ALA in the evening. What do you recommend?
Hi Jeff. First of all I applaud you for being pro-active. Given your diabetes and thyroid condition, you will need a more complete nerve support supplement. Watch these 2 videos:
1) Vital nutrients for nerve repair: ua-cam.com/video/wPruq49-ksU/v-deo.html
2) The Right Dose: ua-cam.com/video/dKMPMPJM4JY/v-deo.html
You'll need all the ingredients I outline here at the doses I indicate, which is what's been established by clinical studies.
Also, when taking R-ALA while on a thyroid medication, you must wait 4 hours after taking the thyroid medication before taking the R-ALA, so that it does not interfere with the meds.
Lastly, it's important for you to follow a ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting. This will significantly help with your insulin resistance. Blessings.
@@NerveDoctors Thank you so much! I’ll do exactly like you said. I’ll report back in a few months and let you know my results.