Thiamine (Vitamin B1) How does Thiamine (vitamin B1) work?
Thiamine is required by our bodies to properly use
carbohydrates. Are there safety concerns? Thiamine is safe for
most adults. Rarely, side effects such as skin irritation or
other allergic reactions can happen. Thiamine is likely safe for
pregnant or breast-feeding women when taken in the recommended
amount of 1.4 mg daily. Thiamine might not properly enter the
body in some people who have liver problems, drink lots of
alcohol, or have other conditions. Dosing considerations for
Thiamine (vitamin B1). The following doses have been studied in
scientific research: - For adults with somewhat low levels of
thiamine in their body (mild thiamine deficiency): the usual
dose of thiamine is 5-30 mg daily in either a single dose or
divided doses for one month. The typical dose for severe
deficiency can be up to 300 mg per day. - For reducing the risk
of getting cataracts: a daily dietary intake of approximately 10
mg of thiamine. As a dietary supplement in adu