Mega Vitamin B (part 2)

B1 (Thiamine) (50mg)

Thiamine is needed by the body to properly use carbohydrates.

Vit B1 is an essential nutrient.  Not manufactured internally. Must be ingested. Found in edible seeds, legumes, rice, corn flour, pork, spinach.

Vit B1 deficiency commonly occurs in alcoholics. Deficiency can occur with various chronic diseases. Is common.

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) is 1mg/day.

Bottom line: safe and worth taking just to be safe.  Thiamin deficiency is an established disease.

Vit B2 (Riboflavin) (25mg)

Riboflavin is required for the proper development and function of the skin, lining of the digestive tract, blood cells, and many other parts of the body.

It is found in milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables.

Riboflavin deficiency has been associated with cervical cancer, migraines, acne, muscle cramps, burning feet syndrome, eye fatigue, cataracts, glaucoma, blood disorders and low energy levels.

Riboflavin has been proven to help treat cataracts, migraine headaches, and high levels of homocysteine. Anti-seizure medication can be blamed for increased homocysteine in the blood. Therefore potentially of benefit to me as I am taking anti-seizure medication.

No evidence of overdose toxicity. No upper limit.

The recommended dietary allowances (RDA) of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is 0.9-1.4 mg for adults

Bottom line: safe and worth taking just to be safe.

Vit B3 (Niacin) (50mg)

Niacin is needed for proper functioning of fats and sugars. Has a role in clotting and triglycerides in the blood.

It is found in yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains.

Niacin is also produced in the body from tryptophan, which is found in protein-containing food.

Niacin is used to treat pellagra and high blood cholesterol. Niacin in high doses can lower low-density lipoproteins if not taking a statin. 

Has been used to treat circulatory problems, migraines, dizziness, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, muscle spasms, depression, acne, improving circulation and many others.

Alzheimer’s disease. People who consume high amounts of Vit B3 in their food are less likely to get Alzheimer's disease. Not associated with people consuming Vit B3 in tablet form. Naturally occurring food triumphs again over tablets.

RDA is 14-16 mg/day.

Upper limit is 900 mg/day when in form of nicotinamide.

Bottom line: safe and worth taking just to be safe. Maybe ability to alter blood lipids is beneficial.  Niacin deficiency is an established disease.