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Supplement Profile - Thiamine
Thiamine is also known as Vitamin B1. Thiamine is a water soluble vitamin and the first of the eight members of the B complex. It is vitally important for the release of energy from food, and for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and alcohol. Thiamine also aids in the functioning of the nervous system. Our bodies don't make thiamine and don't store a surplus, so it's important to obtain a daily supply. Thiamine is found in foods such as whole grains, fish and meat (especially pork), milk, nuts, pulses and fortified breakfast cereals. People who have high sugar diets or who drink a lot of alcohol have a greater need for the vitamin. Stress also uses it up at a faster rate. Beriberi is a classic thiamine deficiency disease (symptoms include confusion, muscle weakness and an enlarged heart), but is rare in developed countries, except amongst alcoholics. Minor deficiencies, causing symptoms such as irritability, minor depression and weight loss, are possible in people with a generally poor diet. They may benefit from a multivitamin or B complex supplement. Health Benefits Of Thiamine In people whose diet falls short of B vitamins, Thiamine may help to improve concentration and ease stress symptoms. Some people also take high doses of thiamine to deter biting insects. It's believed that the 'smell' of the vitamin through the skin (not detectable to humans) can help keep bugs at bay, although it hasn't been scientifically proven. Dosage The RDA for Thiamine is 1.4mg. Higher doses up to 50 to 100 mg may be used for therapeutic reasons or to reverse a deficiency. Thiamine is one of the safest known vitamins. There are no known side effects from taking high amounts, up to 100mg per day. |
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