Drinking alcohol while taking thiamine (vitamin B1) can diminish the effectiveness of the vitamin and may exacerbate the risk of thiamine deficiency, particularly in individuals with chronic alcohol use. Alcohol interferes with thiamine absorption and utilization in the body. If thiamine is taken to address or prevent deficiency, it’s best to limit or avoid alcohol to ensure optimal benefits. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding alcohol consumption and supplementation.
I have seen that alcohol should be avoided on this drug
This is a reasonable and inexpensive supplement. It usually costs around 10 dollars to 15 dollars for these amounts of thiamine.
I would advice you not to drink alcohol, as it can react with the tablet you have taken.
a lack of thiamine
The inaccuracies of alcohol breath testers (actually they're estimators) has been well documented. There are many different sources of error and they can be significantly large.
No, I do not drink alcohol regularly.
People who drink a lot of alcohol may be at risk for thiamin deficiency becauseabsorption and use of thiamin is decreased by alcohol consumption.[source: from study unit nutrition and general health pt. 2 pg. 10]
Alcoholism is the most common cause of thiamine deficiency in the U.S. due to poor dietary intake, alcohol-related malabsorption, and increased thiamine excretion. Thiamine deficiency can lead to serious neurological complications like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
Thiamine, or vitamin B1, is absorbed in the body primarily in the small intestine through active transport and passive diffusion. The active transport process is facilitated by specific thiamine transporters, particularly under low dietary intake conditions. Once absorbed, thiamine is phosphorylated to its active form, thiamine pyrophosphate, which is essential for various metabolic processes. Factors such as alcohol consumption and certain medical conditions can impair thiamine absorption and utilization.
It is a vitamin B supplement. Composed as follows: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - 200mg/tab Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) -1000mcg/tab Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) - 50mg/tab
It is a vitamin B supplement. Composed as follows: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - 200mg/tab Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) -1000mcg/tab Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) - 50mg/tab
No. He doesn't like to drink alcohol.