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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) |
| Why Does the Body Need Vitamin B1? |
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1. It assists in digestion by enhancing the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and helps with carbohydrate metabolism 2. It helps the body make use of protein 3. It takes part in energy production in the brain and therefore helps to optimize brain function, cognitive activity, and learning capacity 4. It is usually recommended for treatment of Alzheimer’s, fatigue, mood disorders, and depression 5. It assists in blood formation and enhances blood circulation 6. It is needed to help develop proper muscle tone in the heart, intestines, and stomach 7. It is important for a normal appetite, growth and energy 8. It helps protect the body from the negative affects of aging, drinking alcohol and smoking through its antioxidant properties |
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What are some symptoms of Deficiency of Vitamin B1? Beriberi is a disease that attacks the nervous system and is caused by a deficiency of B1. This disease results in mental confusion, wasting muscles, edema, heart problems, and difficulty walking. Beriberi is usually only seen in under developed countries. |
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Other symptoms of B1 deficiency ( in alphabetical order) are: 1. constipation 2. edema 3. eye pain 4. enlarged liver 5. fatigue 6. gastrointestinal disturbances 7. heart changes 8. irritability 9. loss of appetite 10. muscle atrophy and tenderness 11. nervousness 12. numbness of the hands and feet 13. pain and sensitivity 14. poor memory 15. rapid heart beat 16. tingling sensations 17. weak and sore muscles 18. weight loss (severe) |
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Where do you naturally find Vitamin B1 (in alphabetical order)? 1. asparagus 2. brewer’s yeast 3. broccoli 4. brown rice 5. Brussels sprouts 6. cabbage 7. cauliflower 8. dulse (seaweed) 9. egg yolks 10. fish 11. kelp (seaweed) 12. lamb 13. legumes 14. liver 15. most nuts 16. mushrooms 17. nori 18. oatmeal 19. peanuts 20. peas 21. peppers 22. plums 23. prunes 24. pork 25. poultry 26. raisins 27. rice bran 28. spirulina (seaweed) 29. squash 30. sunflower seeds 31. watercress 32. wheat germ 33. whole grains |
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Notes and/or Cautions: Alcohol inhibits the storage of Vitamin B1. Caffeine and certain pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, birth control pills, and sulfa drugs deplete the body of B1. Refining and processing certain foods lowers B1 levels found naturally in those foods. Consuming large quantities of carbohydrates increases the need for B1. |
| Recommended Dosages for Maintaining Good Health (for Adults): 50-100 mg |