There is a small white bottle of vitamin B1 tablets available in pharmacies, which usually costs only a few bucks a bottle. Despite its low price, it is very versatile.
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for human health. Today, I'm going to give you a detailed look at the wonders of vitamin B1.
Anxiety, depression
Vitamin B1 is known as the "vitamin of mental vitality" and it helps to maintain the normal function of the nerves. Vitamin B1 improves the body's ability to withstand stress by assisting nerve cells in the production of essential neurotransmitters. As a result, a lack of vitamin B1 can lead to anxiety and temper tantrums.
In addition, vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic oxidative stress, both of which are thought to be underlying mechanisms of depression onset.
Therefore, in the treatment of mental anxiety and depression, vitamin B1 is often added to accelerate the recovery of nervous system function.
Numbness and muscle atrophy in the limbs
Vitamin B1 deficiency may also lead to abnormal sensory symptoms (such as numbness or pain in the limbs) and abnormal motor symptoms (such as muscle atrophy and decreased muscle tone). These symptoms can be alleviated by supplementing with vitamin B1.
Loss of appetite
When appetite is reduced, it is usually associated with a deficiency of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the body.
Acetylcholine in our body can promote gastrointestinal motility, which increases appetite. Vitamin B1 can increase the amount of acetylcholine in the body by inhibiting the degradation of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase, thereby enhancing appetite.
Therefore, when we or our children do not like to eat, we can try to increase our intake of foods rich in vitamin B1, such as brown rice, organ meats, legumes, and nuts, to increase our appetite.
beriberi
First of all, beriberi is not the same disease as what we usually call "beriberi".
1. Athlete's foot (athlete's foot)
Beriberi, medically known as tinea pedis, is caused by a fungal infection. The main symptoms include itching, peeling, cracking, or ulceration of the feet, and may be oozing. Treatment usually requires the use of antifungal drugs such as miconazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, etc.
2. Beriberi (vitamin B1 deficiency)
Beriberi refers to vitamin B1 deficiency. If neurological symptoms are the predominant manifestation, it is called dry beriberi; If symptoms of heart failure are the predominant manifestation, it is called wet beriberi.
In general, whole blood vitamin B1 levels below 40 mcg/L indicate vitamin B1 deficiency.
Key symptoms:
Early stage: general fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, constipation, irritability, irritability, fatigue, memory loss, sleep disturbance, weight loss, etc.
Late: prominent cardiovascular or neurological symptoms. For example, muscle weakness and the inability to lift the feet or toes (foot lobe, toe lobe).
Beriberi was very common at the beginning of the last century. During the Age of Discovery, the crew had long been denied access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and the main food was hulled white rice. This abnormal diet led to a long-term lack of vitamin B1 intake and beriberi in the crew.
Symptoms of beriberi vary from mild to severe. Mild cases may present with loss of energy, decreased appetite, edema of the chest, abdomen, and extremities, and in severe cases, arrhythmias, loss of sensation in the limbs, and even death from heart failure.
Since beriberi is closely related to diet, fresh fruits, vegetables, and the rinds and germ of seeds are the main sources of vitamin B1.
The above are the miraculous benefits of vitamin B1 and the 4 health problems it can improve. It should be noted that it is not possible to use drugs without authorization, and please consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.