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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Orenda Healthy Coffee that contains Ganoderma, a very healthy mushroom. Lifexpand.com - tapping into the Brazilian rainforest. |
Vitamin B1, Thiamin, ThiamineVitamin B1, Thiamin Metabolism The active form is thyamin pyrophosphate, Thpp Thaimin is best absorbed in an acid medium Allicin (garlic) combines with thiamin and renders it more absorbable Biochemistry Thpp is a cofactor for: 2-Keto Glutarate -> succinyl CoA (note: forms Heme) pyruvate -> acetyl CoA ribose 5P -> glyceraldehyde 3P Functions oxydative decarboxylation - pyruvate to acetyl CoA, alpha-keto acids transketolase - pentose monophosphate shunt pathway metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein Neurology Thiamin may have a specific role in neurons. Thiamine and its esters are present in axonal membranes, and electrical stimulation of nerves effects the hydrolysis and release of thiamine diphosphate and triphosphate. Requirements RDA - 1.0-1.4 mg, Optimal - 15-30 mg Requirement increased by pregnancy, lactation, thyrotoxicosis, fever. Accelerated loss may occur with diuretic therapy, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and diarrhea. Defective absorption can occur in malabsorption states, alcoholism, chronic malnutrition, and folate deficiency. Sources Brewer's yeast, sunflower seeds, brown rice substantial loss takes place during cooking above 100°C. Toxicity little evidence of toxicity anaphylactic reactions may occur when given by IM or IV Interactions destroyed by anti-thiamine factor in black tea destroyed by chlorinated water, and chlorogenic acid in coffee Deficiency Types Wet beriberi cardiovascular disease characterized by edema 1. peripheral vasodilatation leading to a high-output state 2. retention of sodium and water leading to edema 3. biventricular myocardial failure Dry beriberi - neurologic disease characterized by ÒburningÓ feet 1. peripheral neuropathy 2. Wernicke's encephalopathy (cerebral beriberi) 3. Korsakoff psychosis Histologic lesion is a non-inflammatory degeneration of myelin sheaths Wernicke's encephalopathy vomiting, fever, ataxia nystagmus (horizontal more commonly than vertical) oculomotor muscle palsies - unilateral or bilateral ophthalmoplegia mental deterioration progresses into global confusion, coma and death Korsakoff's psychosis, frequently persistent; the residual mental state is characterized by gaps in memory, confabulation, and disordered temporal sequencing. Deficiency Symptoms Musculoskeletal muscle weakness, calf tenderness, ataxia Cardiac tachycardia, palpitations Neurological mental confusion Gastrointestinal indigestion, constipation, anorexia Obstetrics infant symptoms appear suddenly, involving cardiac failure and cyanosis Therapeutics Neurology depression, insomnia, neurosis, anxiety Hematology anemia - cofactor for Heme synthesis Eyes sensory neuropathy, glaucoma Musculoskeletal sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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