Summary of ⚠️Vitamin B1 Thiamine vs. Benfotiamine [STOP Chronic Pain]

Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques:

• Understanding Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency:
  • Symptoms of deficiency include:
    • Wet beriberi: cardiovascular issues (heart problems, blood flow issues, fatigue, dizziness).
    • Dry beriberi: neurological issues (numbness and burning in hands and feet).
• Benfotiamine Benefits:
  • 120 times more potent than regular Thiamine.
  • Effective in treating Neuropathy, chronic pain, and symptoms related to Alzheimer's disease.
  • Acts as an antioxidant and helps reduce metabolic stress.
  • Linked to improvements in conditions such as:
    • Anxiety
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Depression
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Sciatica
    • Thyroid disease
• Dosage Recommendations:
  • Typical dosage ranges from 300 to 1000 mg per day.
  • Generally safe to take unless there are underlying kidney issues.
  • Side effects are rare but can occur at very high doses (e.g., nausea, dizziness at around 7000 mg).
• Potential Sources:
  • Benfotiamine can be found in garlic and onions, but in insufficient quantities.
  • Regular Thiamine is found in foods like pork, fish, flax seeds, beans, and green peas.
• Consultation Advice:
  • Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.
  • It may take 2 to 3 months to see results from supplementation.

Productivity Tips:

Emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin levels for overall health and productivity. Suggests that proper nutrition and supplementation can alleviate symptoms that hinder daily activities.

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• Tomodachi (presenter)

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