Dr. Weil on Thiamin
Dr. Weil is a well-known physician specializing in Integrative Medicine, or all forms of medicine regardless of their origin or age. Vitamin B1, more commonly known as thiamin, is a water-soluble vitamin and part
of the B vitamin family. B vitamins help support adrenal function, help calm
and maintain a healthy nervous system, and are necessary for key metabolic
processes. Thiamin acts as a cofactor for the metabolism of carbohydrates,
helping turn starch and sugar into the energy our bodies need, and plays an
important role in nerve transmission. Thiamin influences a variety of
physiologic functions, including nervous system and muscle functioning;
carbohydrate metabolism; healthy digestion; and more. Good dietary sources of
thiamin include legumes (beans, lentils), beef and pork, Brewer's yeast,
whole-grain breads and cereals, oatmeal, enriched pastas, rice bran and wheat
germ, milk, nuts, seeds and oranges. ************** For us as WLS patients it's important to note that when we experience frequent vomitting our nutrient reserves deplete quickly, especially Thiamin. If you have been vomitting and go to the ER you should suggest they hang a banana bag prior to saline. This 'banana bag' is a mixture of vitamins including thiamin to stabilize your nutrient levels before they use the saline to begin rehydration. This is a piece of info I learned at a recent conference and had confirmed by many other sources. So put this near the medical card you carry of drugs you should not have. Jeann
Last update : Wednesday, 03 October 2007
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