Thiamine B1 Vitamin(type 1 diabetes)

[princess pixiedust]

There was a research meeting with jdrf( juvennile diabetes research foundation) at drayton manor the other day, while i didnt go myself, one of the mums who did go has outlined something which was discussed and is very interesting indeed.

Bit below:

Thiamine - vitamin B1
Research is being carried out a Warwick University, and they have actually found that people with T1D don't retain thiamine within their bodies. Thiamine is helpful in protecting the body against the adverse effects of high bgl, ie kidney, heart & retina problems. They haven't finished clinical trials, but were saying that because thiamine is a non toxic vitamin with no known side effects, then taking 50-100mg per day can do no harm! In a study on diabetic rats, thiamine supplements reduced complications of high bgl.
Also, they studied the beneficial effects of brassicas - broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, cauliflower (not boiled) and rocket and recommended that all people with T1D should eat lots.

So as my son has diabetes, it looks like it could be worth getting him some b1 to take every day

my question is, are these ok to take, suggested take 50-100mg a day with no side effects, my son is 10 so are they in tablet form?, as he normally in the past has taken vits in pastille form

any suggestions would be great

thanks
susie

[Ted_Hutchinson]

As you know medical advice may not be provided in this forum. It's for moneysaving medical information.
However you will find most of your concerns answered at The Worlds Healthiest Foods Website Thiamin (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=100#deficiencysymptoms)
and this information from Vitacost (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=100#deficiencysymptoms) and Iherb (http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=e0498803-7f62-4563-8d47-5fe33da65dd4&chunkiid=21868) are also evidence based.

I find both these suppliers are generally cheaper than UK suppliers. IHERB uses the post for delivery of small items so generally works out cheaper.

Among the selection offered at Iherb is one that is sublingual (http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=1077&at=0) you let it dissolve under the tongue rather than swallowing it.