An effective method to combat blindness can be the use of one of the forms of vitamin B1, according to American researchers from the University of Texas, according to an online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. Net Scientists conducted an experiment on laboratory rats. Rodents were injected with bacterial toxins that provoke uveitis-like symptoms. Uveitis - inflammation of the choroid of the eyeball. This disease is responsible for the high rate of spread of blindness around the world.

After the introduction of toxins and the development of uveitis, rodents were given a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1-benfotiamen. It has been proven that this substance blocks any signs of inflammatory disorders in the eye, researchers said.

It turned out that benfotiamen actively suppresses biochemical markers harmful to the eye. Ophthalmologists believe that the discovery is very important, since simple vitamin B1 supplements have a great potential for developing a new effective therapy against eye diseases and preventing blindness.

According to the results of testing, the form of vitamin B1 suppresses the work of a signal molecule called NF-kappa B, which is usually activated after stress caused by infection. "Shutdown" NF-kappa B, according to oculists, prevents the production of inflammatory proteins that contribute to the development of uveitis. Vitamin is quickly absorbed in the body and has no obvious side effects, so doctors place the hope on the substance as an ideal candidate for the treatment of blindness.

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