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| Alternative Names: Thiamin, Vitamin B1 or Vitamin B-1.. Thiamine is an antioxidant nutrient that helps the body to inhibit the formation of the damaging free radicals. Vitamin B1 chelates heavy metals such as lead. It is effective in the treatment of uneven heartbeat, low blood pressure and chest pain. Beriberi, the deficiency disease associated with inadequate thiamin intake, was first described in 1630 by the Dutch physician Bontius. Source The best sources include brewer's yeast, rice husks (the part removed to make polished rice), wheatgerm, sunflower and sesame seeds, peanuts, millet, grain husks, meat products, vegetables. Function Thiamine functions as a cofactor for several enzymes in the form of thiamine triphosphate (TPP). TPP is also involved in a non-coenzymatic role in neuronal cells where it modulates chloride channels. Directions There is an absolute requirement for thiamin in the daily diet and the US RDA has set this at 1.5mg. Thiamin is official in the U.S.P. |
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