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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Thiamine enhances circulation
and assists in blood formulation, carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of
hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine also
optimizes cognitive activity and brain function. It has a positive effect
on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity, and is needed for
proper 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, and smoking.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Beriberi, a nervous system disease that is
rare in developed nations, 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.
Eight (8) B's and their benefits:
Benefits
of B-Complex
B1
(Thiamine)
B2
(Riboflavin)
B3 (Niacin, Nicotinic Acid,
Niacinamide)
B5
(Pantothenic Acid)
B6 (Pyridoxine)
B12
(Cyanocobalamin)
Biotin
Folate
Source: Prescription
for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch,
M.D.
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