Who Needs Thiamine B Vitamins?
Although deficiency is more common in third world countries, there are instances where additional thiamine is necessary. People who eat a large amount of carbohydrates, especially refined sugar, need extra. You may also need to take more during illness, physical activity and periods of stress. Elderly people have greater requirements as many are unable to absorb thiamine efficiently. Pregnant and breast-feeding women require more Thiamine than the RDA. RNI* = REFERENCE NUTRIENT INTAKE – a UK dietary reference value! It means an amount of a nutrient that is enough for almost every individual, even someone who has high needs for the nutrient. This level of intake is, therefore, considerably higher than most people need. If individuals are consuming the RNI of a nutrient, they are most unlikely to be deficient in that nutrient.
