Vitamin+B1+(Thiamine)

Essential as a coenzyme in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the adequate transmission of nervous impulses.

Also needed for functions involving muscles, growth, digestion, DNA replication and appetite regulation.

The body does not store B1, it must be obtained through diet

Functions
-Blood Circulation -Production of hydrochloric acid -Energy -Growth -Learning ability -Maintenance of muscle tone (heart, stomach, intestines)

Daily Needs
(Pg. 17)

Pro-Compounds
B-complex, B2, B3, B9, C, E, Manganese, Sulpher

Anti-Compounds
Alcohol, Coffee, Excess Sugar, Raw Clams, Fever, Stress, Surgery

Deficiency
Found in people who eat refined rice as an exclusive grain or consume a lot of carbs (simple or complex) or alcohol: -Difficulty digesting carbohydrates -Loss of mental alertness -Difficulty breathing -Heart damage. -Beriberi is a dis-ease of sever thiamine deficiency and manifests in: swelling, tingling, burning sensations in hands and feet, mental confusion, difficulty breathing (presence of liquid in lungs) and uncontrollable eye movement (nystagmus)

Excess
More than 5-10,000mg.: Headaches, irritability, Tachycardia, weakness

Symptoms
-Loss of appetite -Digestive problems -Memory problems -Neurasthenia -Irritability -Fatigue -Depression -Leg Weakness -Calf cramps -Numbness -Odema -Cardiac problems -Beriberi

Food Sources
-Beer Yeast --Pork -Sunflower -Wheat Germ -Green Peas -Black and Red Beans -Black-eyed Peas -Watermelon -Oysters -Oats -Squash -Potatoes -Asparagus -Whole grains and blackstrap molasses are also good sources

Therapeutic Applications
-Beriberi -Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (from chronic alcoholism) -Cataracts -Congestive Heart Failuer (CHF) -Alzheimer’s (being researched) -High doses can relieve residual pain from herpes zoster

Elderly people often have light deficiencies. 10mg./day during 3 months is enough to lower blood pressure, stabilize weight, improve sleep and stimulate energy in people over 65