Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

In this video you'll discover the nootropic benefits of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). Including why we use Thiamine as a nootropic, recommended dosage, side effects and clinical research.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is the first of the B-Complex vitamins identified. And designated B1 as a result.

Thiamine increases levels of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP). TPP is directly involved in the citric acid (KREB) cycle in the brain.

This cycle breaks fatty acids, amino acids and monosaccharides from the food you eat into smaller molecules that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy for your mitochondria. It’s also needed for the synthesis of DNA and RNA.

Thiamine is critical for increasing energy, focus, and preventing memory loss. And can ward off inflammation.

Thiamine also contributes to the production of the enzyme PDH which is essential for making the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
And for the synthesis of myelin, which forms a sheath around axons. Ensuring neurons can conduct signals.

Vitamin B1 is found in lentils, whole grains, pork, red meat, yeast, nuts, sunflower seeds, peas, milk, cauliflower and spinach.

Vitamin B1 is water soluble and is stored in your body for only 14 days. If you don’t get enough B1 you’ll experience irritability, confusion and memory problems.

A severe deficiency can manifest itself as beriberi, pain, heart problems, or even paralysis.

Thiamine defiency is more common than you think. Even when your lab tests show thiamine and thiamine pyrophosphate within range. It's still possible you are dealing with “mild thiamine deficiency”.

Many report thiamine supplementation boosts attention, energy, and motivation. A reduction in brain fog and increased mental clarity with less anxiety.

Those dealing with fibromyalgia and nerve pain report a significant decrease in pain levels.

Neurohackers supplementing with Thiamine or Sulbutiamine report it makes an effective mosquito repellent.

The recommended dosage of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) according to the American FDA is 1.2 mg per day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women is a whopping 1.4 mg per day.

Many neurohackers would laugh at these recommendations. “Mild thiamine deficiency” affects a significant segment of the population in any country.

Most Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) supplements available from online retailers and vitamin shops come as Thiamine hydrochloride (HCl). And come in 50 – 500 mg tablets.

But regular thiamine is not very bioavailable and has problems crossing the blood-brain barrier. As a nootropic, a good alternative to Thiamine is Sulbutiamine for cognitive enhancement.

This indepth Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) review covers:

00:00 Thiamine intro
00:24 Thiamine as a nootropic
01:55 Thiamine vs Sulbutiamine: What's the difference?
02:26 How does Thiamine work in the brain?
04:32 Thiamine benefits
05:53 How does Thiamine feel?
07:20 Thiamine clinical studies
08:14 Thiamine recommended dosage
09:51 Thiamine side effects
10:15 Type of Thiamine to buy

For more on Sulbutiamine, check out the video on this channel.

[celtickitc]

Adult with autism started taking 500mg of thiamine in am. Wow! He's super calm, relaxed and his limited verbal utterances are meaningful and focused. Amazing

[Andrea-yqoi]

I had heart palpitations for years..got much worse after covid infection. I discovered benfotiamine 250 mg twice day with magnesium..two days after i began taking and i have not had a palpitation in 5 weeks!!! I have so much energy at 66 years old.

[darrelleporteous]

Thank you. This is the first time I have heard an expert say B1 helps with mosquitoe bites. It has done that for me. Without B1 a mosquito bite for me meant hugh blisters that would take weeks to heal and leave deep scars. I take B1 daily and if I am bitten it doesn't blister and is healed up in a few days. This has been a life saver for me living in Australia where there are plenty of the little blitters.

[lambisi]

Once I got off the long term 30 year plant based diet. My health improved dramatically

[pamelaislam]

This audio has a soothing vocal. I am listening again feeling like meditation, until the ad broke my peace.

[elizabethanderson]

Great info! My mother has bad malnutrition due to long term omeprazole use and cannot break down foods, therefore getting zero nutrients. Her symptoms mirror B1 and B12 (among others) deficiencies.

[FabiA]

One more dr on my subscription list, thank you so much !

[audnut]

I struggle with B1 defiency after Bariatric surgery. A botched one. I get intravenous thiamin 400mg once a week. Sometimes I have to give myself injections in between. So I'm very interested to try this.

[naduyn]

B1 had an impact on my elders. The brand I use is solgar since its vegan friendly.

[janelblessed]

Calm and thorough… Thank you this is very helpful.

[googoo]

I just love your videos David, so informative and well put together. You are always my go to for information. Thank you so much

[NadeemKHAN-USYZ]

I like the Idea that you also provide the dosage How much to take per day. Thank you so much.

[fiery.mercaba]

"6:34" -- B1 (Thiamine) to treat Hashimoto's thyroiditis
"6:51" -- Mosquito repellant
"8:15" -- B1 (Thiamine) recommended & therapuetic dosages
"10:15" -- Available forms

[lubasulpovar]

Thanks Dr Tomen for another great video 👍. Your videos are unique in information and unique all the time 🤗

[nancyjohnson]

wow, really great information, felt like a great class...I took notes...thank you so much

[lucasantoszyk]

I have heard that it's more beneficial in treating hyperthyroidism at least according to Dr. Berg

[TheFleabagz]

Hi, what's your thoughts on sulbutiamine vs ttfd. Any pros/ cons. Just wondering why you prefer sulbutiamine, or does it also depend whats easier to source. Great video.

[tomwaldenofficial]

Enjoyed watching; learned a lot. Thanks. -Tom

[cherten]

This is a wonderful video. I am a bariatric surgery patent post 25 yrs. A lot of the symptoms are mine. Extreme irritability, no appetite (foods are not appealing), extremely dry ski, super sensitive to heat or extreme cold, insomnia, hair thinning, joint pain. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia yrs ago.
Have taken B50 Complex off and on. Extreme allergic reaction to mosquitoes bite sight swells, turns bright red thst the last for days with reddish-purple bruising and they love me. Does sulbutiamine require a prescription?

[mervyoung]

Great video! What about Thiamine Nitrate with Magnesium Orotate? Does the body absorb it much more effectively? BTW, I use this combination to help with a mild stuttering problem.