Thiamine Deficiency: The Hidden Epidemic Affecting Obesity and Diabetes

Thiamine deficiency is increasingly common in the U.S., affecting various populations, including the obese and diabetics. Factors contributing to this deficiency include high carbohydrate diets, alcohol consumption, and polypharmacy, which can impair thiamine absorption and utilization.

Obese individuals show a deficiency rate of 15-29% pre-bariatric surgery, while diabetics have significantly lower thiamine levels due to both high blood sugar and medications like Metformin. Processed foods and lifestyle choices further exacerbate the issue, leading to a concerning prevalence of thiamine deficiency in modern diets.

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I just came across the information that I have been chronically low on thiamine for decades. My health has crashed the last year, and it's all linked to thiamine deficiency. It wasnt a Dr who diagnosed me, it was doing my own research so it's because of people like this man that people are going to turn their entire life around. Incredibly important information

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Mixing moderate carbs and fats is not good for metabolism. Is is somethig that rarely come in nature

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It seems that taurine can enhance the activity of thiamine

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If obese are low on B1 then maybe b1 helps to lose weight, doesn't it make sense ?

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100mg of B1 and ACV before and after pancakes aggs and bacon? I have a problem. I ride my mountain bike.

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I'm wondering how many hours it would take to have coffee or alcohol be out of your system so you can take B1 and it not be inhibited? Like if I had 4 Cups Coffee (no sugar) at 5am, at what time could I take B1 without it affecting absorption? Is it specific to the vitamin/mineral or an approximate amount of time to be out of the system?

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