What is Thiamine?
Thiamine is vitamin B1. Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Thiamine is important in the breakdown of carbohydrates (sugars) in the foods we eat into products needed by the body. Thiamine is used to prevent and to treat deficiencies of thiamine. Thiamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Thiamine, also known as thiamin or aberic acid, belongs to the B vitamin group. Scientifically, it is considered as vitamin B1, but most vitamin suppliers identify it as thiamine in their packaging, so that is the name for which is most commonly known. Thiamine was one of the latest vitamins to be discovered, and it wasn’t properly identified and classified until 1935. Thiamine is essential to the body to process carbohydrates. Without thiamine, the body cannot convert carbohydrates into energy. Without thiamine, the body cannot process fats into energy for immediate use, which is why many weight loss techniques stress the importance of a good intake of thiamine. Thiamine is also important to the functioning of nerves, muscle cells, and the brain. Thiamine aids in the production of ATP or muscle fuel, especially important in athletes and those working on muscle development. Because thiamine cannot be stored in the body, it needs to be consumed on a daily basis for a person to maintain
Thiamine is vitamin B1. Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Thiamine is important in the breakdown of carbohydrates (sugars) in the foods we eat into products needed by the body. Thiamine is used to prevent and to treat deficiencies of thiamine. Thiamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Back to Top What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives? This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com. Thiamine HCl 100MG Tablets MARLEX PHARMACEUTICALS30/$5.41 or 90/$6.77 Back to Top What are the possible side effects of thiamine? Stop taking thiamine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your
