Uns - Vitamin B1

• A solid dose - 100 mg of vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the form of thiamine mononitrate in each capsule.
• Vegetable capsules - unlike standard capsules, they do not contain gelatin of animal origin, they are vegetarian friendly.
• Clean label - in the Vitamin B1 product you will not find artificial fillers, unnecessary dyes or preservatives. Pure composition without impurities. 
• It helps in the proper functioning of the nervous, endocrine and heart systems.
• It helps in maintaining proper psychological functions.
• It contributes to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism.
• Ecological, glass packaging (ideally suitable for recycling, thanks to which the consumption of energy, water and other resources is reduced). 
• Dietary supplement produced in accordance with the highest GMP standards.
• It provides high-level supplementation throughout the month.

Vitamin B1 - role in the body, dosage

Vitamin B1 is a compound necessary for the proper functioning of the body, it plays an important role in energy metabolism. Participates in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, is responsible for the proper functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. The demand for it depends on age, gender, body weight, physical activity and diet. The recommended norms are 0.5 to 1.5 mg per day.

Vitamin B1 - symptoms and effects of deficiency

Vitamin B1 deficiency can be caused by:

• long-term stress,
• abuse of coffee, tea and alcohol,
• intense physical and mental effort,
• vegetarian, vegan or unbalanced diet
• deterioration of thiamine absorption in the digestive tract with age,
• diuretics,
• chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer).

Thiamine deficiency is manifested by weakness, fatigue, muscle pain and cramps, muscle weakness, memory and concentration problems. Digestive system disorders may also appear, such as: vomiting, diarrhoea, circulatory system failure, neurological problems, decreased libido, edema, sensory disturbances, loss of menstruation.

When to supplement vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 should be supplemented by people exposed to stress, physically active and practicing sports, leading an intensive lifestyle, and the elderly. Vitamin B1 should also be taken by pregnant and lactating women, alcohol addicts, people on restrictive diets, people whose diet is rich in purified sources of carbohydrates (white rice, white flour, sugar), smokers, consuming large amounts of coffee and tea, people with liver diseases, hyperthyroidism, chronic diarrhea as well as everyone in the autumn and winter when there is less access to fresh vegetables and fruits. 

Contraindications to the use of vitamin B1

The use of any dietary supplements should be consulted with a doctor by pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people with kidney and liver diseases. People who are allergic to any ingredient of the product should refrain from supplementation. Alcohol can reduce the absorption of thiamine, so it should not be consumed during vitamin B1 supplementation.

Vitamin B1 – what is it worth combining it with?

To increase the absorption of thiamine, it is worth supplementing with vitamins B2, B3, vitamins C and E, as well as manganese and magnesium.