There seems to be a J-shaped curve between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) and worsening mental acuity among cognitively healthy older people, suggests research published in the open access journal ...

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, plays a crucial role in the body, particularly in maintaining the proper function of the cardiovascular system. Let's explore the significance of thiamine and what ...

MORE details have emerged about a British woman who vanished after landing in Malaga more than a month ago. Tanya (pictured ...

ON A biological level, vitamins are organic compounds. Your body needs vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the eight B vitamins: ...

Beer consumption can have some potential benefits like improving heart health, supporting bone density, and lowering the risk ...

There is some thought that certain B-complex vitamins are effective in boosting your immune system. These include riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), vitamin B12, and folate. Making sure your diet ...

What about “superfoods”? Are they better foods? Are they worth the extra cost? Are there risks with eating them?

A diuretic is a food or medication that decreases swelling caused by fluid retention. It increases water and salt loss through the urine. Many people avoid salt and take diuretic drugs like Lasix ...

Vitamin C has been reported to have chelating effects on iron. In one animal study, B-1 supplements were shown to decrease iron levels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t monitor the ...

Alcohol addiction often begins innocently, with a social drink at gatherings, peer pressure, or a way to feel included. For ...

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