Best Water Soluble B Vitamins

Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), supports healthy blood sugar metabolism and helps protect the body’s tissues against advanced glycation end products and oxidative stress. For example, the enzyme transketolase is critical to blood sugar metabolism. Like many enzymes, transketolase requires a co-factor. In this case, it needs assistance from thiamine. Unfortunately, thiamine is water-soluble, which makes it less available to the interior of the cell. Benfotiamine is fat-soluble and can easily penetrate into the inside of cells. It is also more bioavailable than the water-soluble thiamine.

In a landmark study, benfotiamine effectively increased transketolase activity in cell cultures by an astounding 300%, compared to a mere 20% for thiamine. This robust activation was sufficient to block three of the four major metabolic pathways. Benfotiamine also blocks the activation of the transcription factor known as nuclear factor-kappa B

Overall, benfotiamine can activate glucose metabolism and promote healthy blood glucose levels in those already within normal range. Benfotiamine also helps maintain healthy endothelial function2-8 and supports the health of the nerves, kidneys, eyes, blood vessels, and heart.

5-MTHF, provided as Quatrefolic, is the most biologically active form of the water-soluble B vitamin, folic acid. It is the preferred form of folate supplementation due to an array of conditions that can limit conversion or absorption of folic acid. Data indicate that supplementing with 5-MTHF increases plasma folate more effectively than folic acid.* All Star Energetics Formulas Meet or Exceed cGMP Quality Standards. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid if allergic to any ingredient. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The dietary supplements offered by Star Energetics, Inc are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or other medical condition.

Niacin is one of Vitamin B3 forms. It is also called nicotinic acid. The other form of Vitamin B3 is called niacinamide. Niacin plays an important role in many aspects of energy metabolism and nervous system function. It is involved in the function of many enzymes of a wide range of body processes, which include the release of energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins. The Daily Value of niacin is 20mg. Yet many clinic trials prove that at higher dose, typically in the range of 250-2000mg/day, niacin can lower cholesterol level, thus benefits cardiovascular system. Dosing use usually is started at the low-end (250mg/day) with increasing dose of 250mg each one or two weeks till 1000-2000mg/day. Note: when higher dose (above 100mg/day) of niacin is used for lowering cholesterol level, niacin may cause flushing, itching, rush of the skin as well as headaches and hypotension. Please consult your physician before you intend to use niacin for this purpose. Generally use amount: to take 1/8 teaspoon powder (about 250 mg) in one glass of water or juice, 1 to 3 times daily. Or do your own research for proper amount of your desired purpose, and your use purpose. Warnings: The above description is for informational purpose, not as healthcare professional advice. Please read the whole description carefully before you take this amino acid. Please consult your doctor and/or pharmacist before you take this amino acid. Pregnant or lactating women, people with diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs, should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to starting any supplementation program.

Essential B vitamin

Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that is an essential co-factor for a number of metabolic carboxylation reactions involved in metabolism

Recent studies have expanded biotin’s metabolic role, claiming that the vitamin maintains healthy genetic expression of the many enzymes for which it is a cofactor

Active Folate ES provides 10,000 mcg (10 mg’s) of 5-MTHF (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) per serving (2 capsules). 5-MTHF is the most biologically active form of the water-soluble B vitamin, folate; and it may be the preferred form for those with variations in digestion, absorption, or folate metabolism. Data suggest that in comparison to synthetic folic acid, 5-MTHF increases plasma folate more effectively. In this formula, 5-MTHF is provided as Quatrefolic—the glucosamine salt of 5-MTHF. Quatrefolic has demonstrated greater stability, solubility, and bioavailability when compared to calcium salt forms of 5-MTHF.*