Benfotiamine seems to help those with a genetic problem with thiamine metabolism. Heavy drinkers seem to have positive effects and those recovering from alcohol overuse. Also those who consume lots carbohydrates, need more thiamine as well.
It is possible that those who respond to it may have some damage over time to the thiamine dehydrogenases, from enviromental toxins, but this hasn't been revealed yet.
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