Vitamin B1 - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Vitamin B1, essential functions and therapeutic effects
Aging Process
The Brain’s Vitamin B1 content declines in tandem with the progression of the Aging Process indicating that supplemental Vitamin B1 administered to elderly persons may help to prevent some aspects of Brain Aging [1]
Vitamin B1 may inhibit excessive Cross-Linking caused by Glucose. [2]
Cardiovascular System
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [3]
Vitamin B1 may improve Blood Circulation.
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent/treat diabetic Cardiomyopathy. [4]
Vitamin B1 200 mg per day may increase left ventricular ejection fraction in 80% of Congestive Heart Failure patients. [5]
Vitamin B1 may improve the condition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients. [6]
Vitamin B1 may be required for normal muscle tone in the Heart. [7]
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Heart Attack and may be useful for strengthening the Heart in people who have previously suffered a Heart Attack. [8]
Vitamin B1 may counteract myocardial Ischemia. [9]
Vitamin B1 may facilitate the formation of Red Blood Cells.
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Stroke.
Digestive System
Loss of Appetite may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency. [10]
Colitis may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency.
Constipation may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency. [11]
Vitamin B1 may alleviate Hypochlorhydria by facilitating the production of endogenous Hydrochloric Acid.
Vitamin B1 may be required for the maintenance of normal Muscle tone in the Intestines.
Nausea may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency.
Vitamin B1 may be required for normal Muscle tone in the Stomach.
Ears/Hearing
Vitamin B1 may be required for the optimal function of the Acoustic Nerve. [12]
Excretory System
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Diabetic Nephropathy. [13]
Vitamin B1 concentrates in the Kidneys.
Eyes/Vision
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Cataracts. [14]
Glaucoma patients are often found to be deficient in Vitamin B1 Indicating that restoring Vitamin B1 levels to normal via supplementation may be beneficial for Glaucoma patients. [15]
Optic Neuritis may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency. [16]
The Benfotiamine form of Vitamin B1 may help to prevent the development and progression of diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients. [17]
Immune System
Many Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients have been found to be deficient in Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B1 deficiency has been found to contribute to the Central Nervous System impairment that occurs with the progression of AIDS. [18]
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent some types of Cancer by detoxifying various carcinogenic chemicals
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Cancer - Cervix. [19]
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [20]
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Cancer - Larynx. [21]
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate.
Metabolism
Vitamin B1 may help to prevent and treat Lactic Acidosis. [22]
Vitamin B1 possesses strong Antioxidants properties. [23]
Vitamin B1 especially the Fursultiamine (TTFD) form of Vitamin B1 at a dose of 150 mg per day may improve several aspects of Athletic Performance: [24]
Many Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin B1 Indicating that Vitamin B1 may be useful for the treatment of CFS. [25]
Many Cirrhosis patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin B1.Supplemental Vitamin B1 has been recommended for Cirrhosis patients to help reverse this deficiency. [26]
Vitamin B1 may retard the process of Cross-Linking. [2]
The Benfotiamine form of Vitamin B1 may help to prevent the development and progression of various diabetic complications including diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Nephropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients [28]
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