| Thiamine enhances circulation and
assists in blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of
hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine also
optimizes cognitive activity and brain function. Thiamine has a positive
effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity, and is needed
for muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart. Thiamine also acts as an
antioxidant, protecting the body from the degenerative effects of aging,
alcohol consumption, arteriosclerosis, and smoking.
Vitamin B-1
Beriberi, a nervous system disease, is caused by a deficiency of
thiamine. Other symptoms that can result from thiamine deficiency include
constipation, edema, enlarged liver, fatigue, forgetfulness, gastrointestinal
disturbances, heart changes, irritability, labored breathing, loss of appetite,
muscle atrophy, nervousness, numbness of the hands and feet, pain and
sensitivity, poor coordination, tingling sensations, weak and sore muscles,
general weakness, and severe weight loss.
This B vitamin thiamine can also be a benefit for people with alcoholism, as a
needed nutrient.
Thiamine is also known as:
vitamin B1
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