Question 1

does vitamin b1 supplement have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hardly any: Thiamine, vitamin b1 is extremely safe and well tolerated. Some might occasionally experience stomach upset from it, especially if taken on an empty stomach. It will turn urine yellow and give a strong "b vitamin" odor. You can't really be allergic to b1 per se, but may be allergic to some pills containing b1 if sensitive to the additives or preservatives or source of it.

Question 2

is taking vitamin b1 (thiamine) safe while taking 150mg zoloft every day? (i don't have any side effects from zoloft).

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe. Best wishes.

Question 3

i bought 500mg of vitamin b1 thiamine, is that too much?

Accepted Answer

DANGER: Replacing any of your b vitamins (especially in high dose) without ensuring an adequate intake of all your b vitamins can result in an overall deficiency of  the ones not replaced. This is because the b vitamins often work in concert. Driving pathways that require b1 that also require b2/b3 can create a relative deficiency. Having too many members of the brass section can drown out the strings.

Question 4

is there a way to treat someone with vitamin b1?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: In one study, people with congestive heart failure who were given 200 mg of vitamin b1 intravenously for one week showed improvements on their echocardiograms, suggesting that vitamin b1 might be useful for people with heart disease.

Question 5

is biotin vitamin b1?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin b1 is thiamine.  Biotin is vitamin b7.

Question 6

does vitamin b1 turn urine brown?

Accepted Answer

B vitamins: B vitamins do darken the urine, but tend to make the urine more yellow and fluorescent than brown. Drink more water.

Question 7

is there a way to be deficient in vitamin b1?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It' s rare to be deficient in thiamine, but alcoholics, people with crohn' s disease, anorexia, and those undergoing kidney dialysis may be deficient. Symptoms of thiamine deficiency are fatigue, irritability, depression and abdominal discomfort.  More acutely, you can see confusion, ataxia, and eye movement paralysis.  Without rapid treatment, the person can become comatose, and ultimately die.

Question 8

can vitamin b1 be used as an insect repellant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sometimes: 50 mg of b1 a day  can help reduce your attractiveness to fleas and mosquitoes.  Studies are weak but i've seen it work for some people and it's quite safe.

Question 9

how does vitamin b1 (thiamine) directly affect  diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The reseach show it: Help, researchers at the university of punjab and sheik zaid hospital,  discovered that high oral doses of thiamine can significantly decrease the excretion of Albumin and actually reverse early kidney disease in type 2 diabetics.Thiamine has also been shown to be helpful in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. 
Learn more: http://www.Naturalnews.Com/025136_thiamine_.

Question 10

what are the benefits of taking vitamin b1 , b2 , and b6 ?

Accepted Answer

Good for your health: Important for your brain.

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