Recent news on Thiamine

Ethnic product of the month: Brazil nut  -  25 May 2007
SixDegrees,Brazil nuts are rich in magnesium, selenium and Thiamine, contain little protein and are mostly saturated fat. An interesting aspect of these nuts is their

PI Writer in Residence Tom Robbins: 'Gracie goes to schooner school'  -  25 May 2007
Seattle Post Intelligencer,..."Even the most wretched macrobrew contains a six pack of vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin and ... oh yes, cyanocobalamin

Morningside senior presents biology research  -  May 22, 2007
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune,A biology major, her poster research presentation was titled "Forming Right or Left-Handed Molecules Using Thiamine Reactions."

Sushi okay for pregnant moms?  -  May 14, 2007
Health24.com,Thiamine or vitamin B1 is one of the essential B vitamins we need for health and normal growth and development. Some foods, particularly raw fish and

Cattle Feeding: What Is Polioencephalomalacia?  -  Apr 27, 2007
CattleNetwork.com,Cause: Polioencephalomalacia is caused by a disturbance in thiamine metabolism. Thiamine is required for a number of important nervous system functions.

Protein-pectin complex eyed as ingredient encapsulator  -  May 2, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,..."Although thiamine entrapment with both pre- and post-blend systems indicated optimum entrapment at pH 3.5, which is appropriate for acidic foods,

Eat right, kill the depression bug  -  May 6, 2007
Hindustan Times,Depressed individuals are often found to be deficient in folic acid, zinc, Thiamine (B1) and Riboflavin (B2). Vitamin B6 and minerals such as magnesium and

Blast injures employee at Paterson vitamin firm  -  May 3, 2007
NorthJersey.com,Employees of Material Processing Technology Inc., who were mixing vitamin B-1 powder, caused a minor explosion, resulting in the release of thiamine

Grace Cock Flavoured Soup Mix (Spicy)  -  May 23, 2007
Riverfront Times,Instead, the chefs in Grace's kitchen have larded their sachets of dehydrated cock soup with more exotic ingredients — like disodium inosinate, thiamine

Green pea salad can supercharge your health  -  Apr 27, 2007
TopCancerNews.com,They provide very good amounts vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B1 or thiamine, vitamin A vitamin B6, B3, and B2 and lots if dietary fiber, manganese, folate,

Spears of spring: Elegant asparagus stands the test every time  -  May 22, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Asparagus brims with nutrients - folic acid, thiamine, vitamins B6 and C - and with glutathione, a cancer fighter, and rutin, which strengthens blood

Ethanol by-product feed may be lethal  -  May 21, 2007
Joplin Independent,PEM is a noninfectious neurological disease that is related to thiamine deficiency. “The cause of the deficiency is not always clear, but does seem related

Love/hate relationship with nuts and seeds  -  May 21, 2007
AZ Central.com,Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - required for nerve cell efficiency, enhances memory, health and feelings of well being. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - breaks down

China's additives on menu in US  -  May 21, 2007
Truth about Trade & Technology,It is now the predominant maker of vanilla flavoring, citric acid and varieties of vitamin B such as thiamine, riboflavin and folic acid — nutrients

The bread of life with added folic acid  -  May 11, 2007
Daily Mail,It argues that four beneficial micro-nutrients are already added to flour - iron, calcium, thiamine and niacin. And it pointed out that the practice has

Sweet potato - the perfect food?  -  May 11, 2007
Telluride Daily Planet,...(RDA) for vitamin C, 6 percent of the RDA for calcium, 10 percent of the RDA for iron and 8 percent of the RDA for thiamine for healthy adults.

COTE D'IVOIRE: Growing poverty worsens malnutrition  -  May 10, 2007
PeaceJournalism.com,Another deficiency is Vitamin B1, or thiamine, which is found in whole grains, fish, poultry and leafy vegetables, among other foods.

Producing pepper for export market  -  May 8, 2007
FreshPlaza,Pepper contains such nutrients as calories, protein, water, fat, carbohydrate, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin,

Public backs compulsory folic acid in British bread  -  May 5, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,In Britain four ingredients have been added to bread by law since just after the Second World War: the vitamins niacin and thiamine, plus iron and calcium.

Soon, vitamin-enriched, long lasting chocolate for Oz combat troops  -  May 6, 2007
DailyIndia.com,Soldiers' chocolate is specially fortified with vitamins A, C and B1 (thiamine) and has two functions: it's a sweet treat and a source of vitamins.

Soldiers to eat 'extreme' chocolate  -  May 3, 2007
ABC Online,Soldiers' chocolate is fortified with vitamins A, C and B1 (thiamine) and has two functions: it's a sweet treat and a source of vitamins.

Australian Red Grapefruits now in season  -  May 4, 2007
FreshPlaza,They also contain levels of vitamin A, thiamine, potassium, lycopene (an immune stimulant and powerful antioxidant which reduces the risk of prostate

Diggers to be issued with non-melting chocolate  -  May 2, 2007
ABC Online,Soldiers' chocolate is fortified with vitamins A, C and B1 (thiamine) but extreme heat or humidity can melt it, change its texture and flavour,

Feeding the brain cures obesity (Part 2)  -  May 3, 2007
AZ Central.com,...daily intake (RDI) of each of eight specified nutrients per serving- protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, calcium, and iron.

Coping With Memory Loss  -  May 3, 2007
FDA.govHeavy alcohol use can cause deficiencies in vitamin B1 (thiamine), which can harm memory. Both alcohol and illicit drugs can change chemicals in the brain

SunOpta Enters Into Exclusive Supply Agreement for Chinese Yumberry  -  May 1, 2007
FreshPlaza,This deep red fruit is high in antioxidants and contains a wide range of vitamins, including vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and carotene.

SunOpta Enters Into Exclusive Supply Agreement for Yumberry  -  26 Apr 2007
Business Wire (press release),This deep red fruit is high in antioxidants and contains a wide range of vitamins, including vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and carotene.

Collagen Injections Safeguard Nutrients  -  Apr 19, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Injecting meatballs with collagen can help the meat to retain the important nutrients iodine and thiamine, a new study by researchers from the Agricultural

Collagen could boost nutrient retention in meats  -  Apr 18, 2007
FoodProductionDaily.com,..."The results of sensory evaluation and analyses of iodine and thiamine retention presented in this study indicate that collagen preparations (especially

Ale's Well with the World  -  Apr 14, 2007
Scientific AmericanAnswering the charge that beer is empty calories, Bamforth points out that beer is actually rich in B vitamins, except for thiamine.

Can Benfotiamine Treat Complications of Diabetes?  -  Mar 28, 2007
About - News & Issues,Benfotiamine is a man-made form of thiamine or B1. Thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin and therefore not as easily used by the body.

Fortitech Asia Pacific Targets Beauty, Energy and Overall Wellness ...  -  Apr 5, 2007
Express Press Release (press release),...thiamine, folic acid, pantothenic acid and lycopene. In addition to the overall. skin, hair and nails. Also available for sampling at the show will be a

What's So Special About California?  -  Apr 24, 2007
YourHub.com,..."Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar,

What is the Deal with: Polenta  -  Mar 30, 2007
FitSugar.com,Cornmeal is an excellent source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, thiamine (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), niacin (Vitamin B3) and

Fortitech Asia Pacific Targets Beauty, Energy and Overall Wellness ...  -  Apr 6, 2007
PR.com (press release),With a nutrient profile containing thiamine, folic acid, chromium, iron, zinc, choline and vitamins B6, B2, C and E, this beverage is a perfect option for

The ultimate junk-food icon, deconstructed  -  Apr 15, 2007
Toronto Star,Polysorbate 60, wheat flour, bleach, enrichment blend (ferrous sulfate and B vitamins – niacin, thiamine mononitrate, (B1) riboflaven (B2), folic acid),

If peas aren't farm fresh, use frozen  -  Apr 18, 2007
San Jose Mercury News,Along with their sweet flavor, peas are a good source of folate, vitamins A and C, phosphorus, iron and thiamine. All are preserved.

Key Ingredient: When it comes to health, spinach can't be beat  -  Apr 18, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post,Spinach is praised for being a very good source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamins A, C, E, K and B6, as well as calcium, thiamine, riboflavin, folate,

Recent recalls give gourmet pet food a boost  -  Apr 14, 2007
Daily Review Online,One cat he treated at his clinic had a thiamine deficiency and arrived "almost comatose," Delaney said. But with an injection of the nutrient,

Human foods unsafe for dogs  -  Apr 11, 2007
KVBC,Can result in a thiamine (aB vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly

Want fresh peas? Buy frozen  -  Apr 10, 2007
Newsday,Along with their sweet flavor, peas are a good source of folate, vitamins A and C, phosphorus, iron and thiamine. While fresh peas barely need cooking,

Are There Links To Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia And Diet?  -  Apr 10, 2007
Tyler Morning Telegraph,Additional dietary factors that have been studied include certain vitamins (thiamine, vitamin C), minerals (copper, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese,

Chocolate no longer a guilty pleasure  -  Apr 8, 2007
The Brunei Times,...richer in antioxidant flavanols than green tea, red wine or acai, and contains protein, fats, calcium, iron, carotene, thiamine and riboflavine.

Hawaii’s Back Yard  -  Apr 8, 2007
Honolulu Star-Bulletin,Taro is a major source of vitamins A, B and C; calcium; carbohydrates; iron; phosphorus; thiamine; and riboflavin. Easily digestible, it is a good source of

Off the scent  -  Apr 7, 2007
New Straits Times,Nutritional deficits may be reversed with zinc, vitamin A, thiamine or any other specific nutrient that may be lacking. The evidence of its effectiveness is

There's no magic in 'pick-me-uppers'  -  Apr 3, 2007
Jamaica Gleaner,Thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2) and Vitamin B6 have been found to make people 'more agreeable'. A recent study showed that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish,

That ain't all about alcohol  -  Apr 3, 2007
Frost Illustrated,Due to the depletion of vitamin B1 (thiamine), magnesium and other nutrients, the alcoholic person can experience blackouts, amnesia, confusion and seizures

Arrow Scientific introduces VitaFast test kits  -  Mar 27, 2007
Ferret,The product line includes tests for folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamine, riboflavin and pyridoxine.

Vitamins and Perinatal Outcomes among HIV-Negative Women in Tanzania  -  Apr 4, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),Vitamin cofactor saturation indices for riboflavin, thiamine, and pyridoxine in placental tissue of Kenyan women. Am J Clin Nutr 1983;37:969-973. [Abstract]

The alcoholic lung: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and potential ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
AJP-Lung Physiology (subscription)Therefore, the traditional regimen of empiric thiamine and folate treatment of alcoholics at the time of hospital admission might one day be expanded to

Dry Skin Care Gets a Boost From Chinese Medicine  -  27 Mar 2007
The Open Press (press release)...name might not be familiar to us, the ingredients are: anti-oxidants, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, thiamine, beta-carotene, riboflavin and trace minerals.

Patients Should be Alert for Obesity Surgery Complication ...  -  Mar 24, 2007
exduco.net,Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by a deficiency of thiamine and is often associated with severe alcoholism or chronic malnutrition.

‘Thiamine therapy may help patients with Type-II diabetes’  -  Feb 26, 2007
Daily Times,KARACHI: People with Type-II diabetes may be able to benefit from Thiamine therapy, said Prof. Paul J. Thornalley of the University of Essex while talking

Some Bariatric Surgery Patients Develop Wernicke's Encephalopathy  -  Mar 12, 2007
MedPage Today,The cause is a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency and, if detected, can be easily corrected with dietary supplements. Untreated, it can be fatal and cause

Obesity Surgery Linked to Atypical Encephalopathy  -  Mar 12, 2007
Medscape (subscription)March 12, 2007 — Bariatric surgery appears to increase the risk of atypical Wernicke encephalopathy, a serious neurologic condition caused by thiamine

Weight Loss Surgery Risk: Brain Damage  -  Mar 13, 2007
Health Sentinel..."Yes, thiamine shots are helpful. But you get full recovery only when it is given early. Once [advanced symptoms] develop, there is going to be neurological

Obesity Surgery Complication Studied  -  Mar 16, 2007
Carlisle Sentinel,Wernicke encephalopathy, which is caused by a thiamine deficiency, is normally associated with severe alcoholism or chronic malnutrition.

Obesity Surgery can Cause Serious Neurological Condition  -  Mar 18, 2007
drkoop.comThe syndrome affects the brain and nervous system when patients don't get enough vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. A new study reveals the syndrome most

Study: Obesity Surgery May Trigger Nervous System Disorder  -  Mar 14, 2007
Newsinferno.com,Singh recommends that all doctors who perform this type of surgery start their patients on a preventive regimen of thiamine supplements to defend against

Obesity Surgery Can Lead to Memory Loss, Other Problems  -  Mar 17, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,The syndrome, called Wernicke encephalopathy, affects the brain and nervous system when the body doesn't get enough vitamin B1, or thiamine.

Losing Weight Could Mean Losing Your Memory  -  Mar 14, 2007
Earthtimes.orgKnown as Wernicke encephalopathy, this is a syndrome that affects the brain and nervous system due to lack of thiamine or vitamin B1.

Weight op can harm brain  -  Mar 13, 2007
Health24.com,Still, some patients may fail to take the supplements as prescribed, boosting risks for low thiamine and Wernicke encephalopathy.

Can obesity surgery cause brain damage?  -  Mar 13, 2007
Blogger News NetworkAnd if there is Thiamine deficiency, might one be low in other vitamins? In the “acute� stage, B vitamins aren’t stored for very long, so are people risking

Nation Digest  -  Mar 14, 2007
Austin American-Statesman (subscription),Wernicke encephalopathy, which is caused by a thiamine deficiency, is normally associated with severe alcoholism or chronic malnutrition, but researchers

Obesity surgery complication studied  -  Mar 14, 2007
Ely Times,Patients who show symptoms "need to seek help immediately and get injections of thiamine as early as possible," said study author Sonal Singh, an instructor

Weight-Loss Surgery Patients Can Suffer From Memory Loss  -  Mar 13, 2007
All Headline NewsIt is linked to damage to the mammilla bodies in the brain, and is the result of inadequate intake or absorption of thiamine (Vitamin B1) coupled with

Surgery For Obesity Leads To Loss Of Memory  -  Mar 13, 2007
E Canada Now,The disease is called Wernicke encephalopathy and it happens in the brain and nervous system when the body does not get sufficient vitamins of thiamine and

Obesity Surgery Can Lead To Memory Loss And Movement Problems  -  Mar 13, 2007
Medical News Today,Wernicke encephalopathy affects the brain and nervous system and develops when there is a shortage of vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the body.

Neurologic ill linked to obesity surgery  -  Mar 13, 2007
Boston Globe,Wernicke encephalopathy can develop when the body does not get enough vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. It affects the brain and nervous system,

Obesity Surgery Can Lead to Lots of Problems  -  Mar 13, 2007
Persian Journal,The syndrome, called Wernicke encephalopathy, affects the brain and nervous system when the body doesn’t get enough vitamin B1, or thiamine.

Obesity Surgery Can Lead To Memory Loss  -  Mar 13, 2007
E Canada Now,The syndrome, called Wernicke encephalopathy, affects the brain and nervous system when the body doesn�t get enough vitamin B1, or thiamine.

There's a downside to obesity surgery  -  Mar 12, 2007
Globe and Mail,Wernicke's is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B1, also called thiamine, and these classic symptoms are usually seen in alcoholics, said lead author Dr.

Obesity surgery complication studied  -  Mar 15, 2007
WBAY,The author of the study says patients who show symptoms "need to seek help immediately" to get injections of thiamine as soon as possible.

Weight loss surgery can make you forget you are overweight!  -  Mar 13, 2007
The Common Voice,Known as Wernicke encephalopathy (WE), the condition affects the brain and nervous system when the body does not get enough vitamin B1, or thiamine.

Weight Loss Surgery Linked to Neurological Condition  -  Mar 13, 2007
Dog Flu Diet and Diseases,Singh said, "when recognized quickly, the condition can be treated easily with injections of thiamine." "We're not saying to people 'Don't get the surgery.

Junk food 'makes teens depressed'  -  Mar 7, 2007
Daily Mail,Levels of folic acid, selenium, zinc and thiamine were also found to be linked to depression and supplements had benefited patients.

Dismayed by fears over fluoride plan  -  Mar 6, 2007
Bolton News,As to the objection to "mass medication", I don't hear objections to mass medication of flour and bread to which calcium, iron, thiamine and niacin are

Whether Living or Dying….Let's Embrace Baby Emilio  -  Mar 24, 2007
North Country Gazette,The most common treatment for Leigh's disease is thiamine or Vitamin B1. In patients who have a deficiency of pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme complex,

This Week in Health  -  Mar 16, 2007
Intelihealth.com,The condition is linked to a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine), and is usually associated with alcoholism or malnutrition, The Associated Press reports.

Possibly fatal  -  Mar 16, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),..."I notice no side-effects, except maybe a little lethargy, but that may be from the thiamine supplement," he wrote. "I do not agree that DCA is a safe drug.

Want to win a blender? - Yes PEAS!  -  Mar 22, 2007
Market Rasen Mail,It is packed with fibre, Vitamin C, Thiamine, rich in protein, and low in fat. Quick, convenient, available all year round, colourful, ready to use,

Early spring asparagus is crispy treat  -  Mar 21, 2007
DetNews.com,Asparagus is high in vitamins C and B6, folic acid, potassium, fiber, folacin, thiamine and glutathione, believed to be an anticarcinogen.

Nonconventional and Integrative Treatments of Alcohol and ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Psychiatric Times,6,7 Findings from animal studies suggest that low serum thiamine levels may be related to increased alcohol craving. 8 Niacin taken in the form of

Greenpeace activists demonstrates against toxic wastes  -  Mar 20, 2007
Malaysia Sun,The chemicals we found were Lead brominated flame resistant PBC and Thiamine. All of these chemicals have an adverse impact on the human health and

No-nos in dog chow  -  Mar 19, 2007
Joliet Herald News,Raw fish can result in a thiamine (aB vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures and, in severe cases, death.

Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy  -  Mar 16, 2007
NBC11.com,...the cardiomyopathy is not reversible. Eventually, nutritional problems involving thiamine, phosphorus, potassium, or magnesium levels may require treatment.

Celiac Disease  -  Mar 15, 2007
LongIslandPress.com,Vitamin B12 and thiamine deficiencies can lead to nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy (tingling or numbness in the extremities).

Ayurvedic co, two Zarda factories, oral saline manufacturer fined  -  Mar 14, 2007
The Daily Star,The contents mentioned in the label of Jurion are Vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, nicotinamide, chloride and iron.

Wernicke's Encephalopathy Linked to Weight Loss Surgery  -  Mar 14, 2007
Insider Medicine,Wernicke’s encephalopathy develops when the body is deficient of vitamin B1 – or thiamine, which is necessary for the cells in the brain to function

Weight loss surgery may cause memory loss  -  Mar 14, 2007
Newindpress (subscription),The study, published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, says the syndrome is caused by a lack of vitamin B1, or thiamine.

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