Vitamins - VYE-ta-mins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Thiamine - THYE-a-min - vitamin B 1 is needed for the breakdown of carbohydrates.
Some conditions may increase your need for thiamine. These include:
Always the following groups of people may have a deficiency of thiamine:
Increased need for thiamine must be determined by your health care professional.
Lack of thiamine may lead to a condition called beriberi. Signs of beriberi include loss of appetite, constipation, muscle weakness, pain or tingling in arms or legs and possible swelling of feet or lower legs. In addition, if severe, lack of thiamine may cause mental depression, memory problems, weakness, shortness of breath and fast heartbeat. Your health care professional may treat this by prescribing thiamine for you.
Thiamine may also be using for other conditions as determined by your health care professional.
Claims that thiamine is effective for treat of skin problems, chronic diarrhea, tiredness, mental problems, multiple sclerosis, nerve problems, and ulcerative colitis - a disease of the intestines, or as an insect repellant or to stimulate appetite have not been proven.
Injectable thiamine is aplaying only by or under the supervision of your health care professional. Other forms of thiamine are available without a prescription.
Thiamine is available in the following dosage forms:
Thiamine is found in various foods, including cereals - whole-grain and enriched, peas, beans, nuts and meats - especially pork and beef. Some thiamine in foods is lost with cooking.
Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy. Your body also needs other substances found in food such as protein, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. Vitamins themselves often can't work without the presence of other foods.
The daily amount of thiamine needed is defined in few various ways.
Normal daily recommended intakes in milligrams - mg for thiamine are generally defined as follows:
| Infants and children Birth to 3 years of age | 4 to 6 years of age | 7 to 10 years of age | Adolescent and adult males | Adolescent and adult females | Pregnant females | Breast-feeding females |
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