Tag: polyol pathway

Regulation of intracellular glucose and polyol pathway by thiamine and benfotiamine in vascular cells cultured in high glucose

This study investigated the effects of thiamine and benfotiamine on glucose metabolism in vascular cells cultured in high glucose conditions. Both thiamine and benfotiamine significantly reduced aldose reductase activity, sorbitol accumulation, and intracellular glucose levels while increasing transketolase activity, thereby promoting the pentose phosphate pathway. These findings suggest that thiamine

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Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Diabetic Neuropathy

This review article explores the role of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in managing diabetic peripheral neuropathy, highlighting its antioxidant properties and therapeutic potential. ALA reduces oxidative stress, enhances reduced glutathione levels, and protects nerves from hyperglycemia-induced damage. Clinical trials have demonstrated that 600 mg of ALA daily, administered either intravenously or

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