I started B1 (benfotiamine) about 3-4 weeks ago. I'm taking 80mg one time a day. Had some decent responses (sleeping a little better, a little warmer, skin a little better). However, I've noticed some calf cramping the past 2 weeks or so. It's not painful, but feels like mild pinches or cramps in my calves.
The only major change in the last couple weeks I can think of that would cause the calf cramping is the addition of benfotiamine. Anyone know if there's a reason the B1 would cause this?
I've taken magnesium and calcium for a couple years-- I do magnesium oil transdermally (I'm not that consistent with it, but about 6-8 sprays of the Ancient Minerals per day). For calcium I take 1/4 tsp of egg shell powder 2-3 times per day.
Taking more calcium sometimes seems to stop the cramping, and sometimes cramping comes on right after I spray the magnesium. But it's not always consistent.
Would love some thoughts on this.
Thanks!
The only major change in the last couple weeks I can think of that would cause the calf cramping is the addition of benfotiamine. Anyone know if there's a reason the B1 would cause this?
I've taken magnesium and calcium for a couple years-- I do magnesium oil transdermally (I'm not that consistent with it, but about 6-8 sprays of the Ancient Minerals per day). For calcium I take 1/4 tsp of egg shell powder 2-3 times per day.
Taking more calcium sometimes seems to stop the cramping, and sometimes cramping comes on right after I spray the magnesium. But it's not always consistent.
Would love some thoughts on this.
Thanks!