B1 (Thiamine)
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What is it? |
Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamin is required for the production of energy, nerve and muscle function and metabolism of carbohydrates. It also helps memory and mental function.
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What would I take it for? |
- Reduce stress
- Reduce fatigue
- Help reduce symptoms of MS
- May help reduce Alzheimers
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Quick Summary B vitamins a must have vitamin |
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Where does it originate/where would it be found? |
Found in:
- Brewers Yeast
- Nuts
- Sunflower Seeds
- Whole Wheat
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How can it help my training? |
B1 is essential when combined as a complex, it gives an increase in energy and helps the nervous system and immune system.
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Ways of taking it |
Comes in tablet or capsule form; found in Multivitamins and B Complex
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How much should I take and when? |
Daily intake can be between 20-100mg. The body uses what it requires and then the rest is passed out through your urine.
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Adverse Effects: |
- Alcohol can actually cause a deficiency of all the B vitamins.
- Large levels of a single B Vitamin may deplete other B vitamins, recommended to take either a B Complex or a Multivitamin.
- Will turn your urine bright yellow
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ShapeNoBull Overview |
For anyone involved in sports or even those under stress every day and for the drinkers out there, this is very highly recommended. .
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Bibliography |
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Last Updated: 6th September 2010
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