Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Beneficial To Nerves, Muscles, Heart, Alzheimer's, Diabetes...
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, was the first of the B vitamins to be discovered in 1910 by Umetaro Suzuki of Japan. He was researching how rice bran cured patients of beriberi. He did not determine its chemical compositon at that time.
In 1926, it was isolated as a water soluble crystalline. In 1935, Robert Williams was credited for reporting the chemical compositon and synthesis, which he named Thiamine. Researchers now know that this vitamin plays an important role in producing energy for the body's cells.
Because it is water soluble, thiamine is not stored in the body and must be supplied daily. In adults, thiamine deficiency is caused by diets consisting primarily of highly processed, refined foods, chronic dieting, and consumption of too much alcohol.
Thiamine is involved in the conversion of fatty acids and amino acids into hormones, proteins and enzymes. It is also necessary for healthy muscle function, especially in the heart. Thiamine supports nerve tissues and nerve function in addition to its role in converting blood sugar to energy for cells.
Research suggest that supplementation with thiamine may support health for those suffering from a variety of disorders such as:
Alcoholics who may be depleted of Vitamin-B1 - helps to metabolize alcohol more effectively, which may support recovery from addiction.
Alzheimer's disease
Psychiatric patients
Neurological conditions including sensory neuropathy, sciatica and Bell's palsy, as well as insomnia.
Diabetes and Anemia may be responsive to supplementation with thiamine.
Good Sources of Vitamin B1
Green peas Spinach liver Beef Pork Navy beans Nuts Pinto beans Bananas Soybeans Goji berries Whole-grains Breads Yeast Vegemite Legumes
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