Vitamin B1 To Relive Ringing in Ear

 Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is a nutrient with a critical role in maintaining a healthy central nervous system. Adequate thiamine levels can dramatically affect cognitive function by maintaining a positive mental attitude and enhancing learning abilities. Conversely, inadequate levels of B1 can lead to vision problems, mental confusion, and loss of physical coordination. Vitamin B1 is required for the production of hydrochloric acid, forming blood cells, and for maintenance of healthy circulation. It also plays a key role in converting carbohydrates into energy, and in maintaining proper
muscle tone of the digestive and cardiovascular systems. A chronic deficiency of thiamine leads to beriberi, a devastating and potentially deadly disease of the central nervous system. Beriberi is diagnosed clinically by peripheral neuropathy and cardiovascular and cerebral dysfunction, which includes congestive heart failure and dementia. Because of improved diets and the widespread use of supplements, beriberi is rare in developed countries,
with one important exception. Beriberi symptoms are occasionally seen in chronic alcoholics because of the destructive effect alcohol has on B1. Thiamine levels can also be affected by ingestion of antibiotics, sulfa drugs, caffeine, antacids, and oral contraceptives. A diet high in carbohydrates can also increase the need for B1. Food sources high in thiamine include beans, eggs, brewers yeast, whole grains, brown rice, and seafood. In supplemental form, B1 is generally found in a combination with vitamins B2, B3, B6, pantothenic acid, and folic acid.
There are no known toxic effects from vitamin B1, and any excess is excreted from the body. The recommended dietary intake (RDI) for B1 is 1.5 mg, although more typical daily intake ranges from 50 to 500 mg/d . Some patients have noted that vitamin B1 supplements relieve their tinnitus. The mechanism of action seems to be by a stabilization effect on the nervous system, especially in the inner ear. Dosages ranging from 25 to 500 mg/d have been used.