What is Vit B1?

Like all the B-complex vitamins, Thiamin is a water soluble vitamin.  Any excess is not stored in the body but is instead excerted. Thus, it needs to be taking daily.

Vit B1:

1.     helps the body release energy from carbohydrates during metabolism

2.     Has benefical effects on the nervous system;

3.     Promotes growth;

4.     Improves mental attitude;

5.     Keeps muscles and heart functioning normally;

6.     Help figth air or seasickness;

7.     Relieve dental posoperative pain;

8.     Aid in treatment of herpes zoster;

What are the best sources of  B1?

 Food Sources: 

·         Brewer’s yeast

·         Rice husks

·         Unrefined ceral grains

·         Whole wheat

·         Soybeans

·         Egg yokes

·         Fish

·         Oatmeal

·         Peanuts

·         Organic meants

·         Lean pork

·         Most vegetables

·         Bran

·         Milk

Supplement :

 If you are not getting a balance diet with lots of fruits, vegatable, grains and oils or if your find our that you are simply not getting enough B1 in your diet, then B1 supplements are needed. B1 is most effective in B-complex formulas. The most common daily doses are 100 -300 mg.

Recommended Dosages?

Deficiencies?

Beriberi (pronounced bɜriˈbɜri) is a nervous system ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamin (vitamin B1) in the diet. Symptoms of beriberi include severe lethargy and fatigue, together with complications affecting the cardiovascular, nervous, muscular, and gastrointestinal systems (Wikipedia)

Toxicity?

According to Dr. Mindell, because excess is excreted in the urine, there are no known toxicity. However, rare excess symptoms when dosages exceed 5-10 g daily including tremors, herpes, edema, nervousness, rapid heartbeart, and allegies .