Apr 06
A Vitamin That’s Kind to Kidneys
Health, Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes » By Reed Hanson posted on April 6, 2009 Add comments
“A hefty daily dose of thiamine (vitamin B1) may reduce the risk of kidney disease in people with diabetes, according to a study quoted in the April issue of Diabetes Forcast. In the study, people with type 2 diabetes and too much of the protein albumin in the urine-a sign of kidney problems-took 100-milligram thiamine capsules three times a day for three months. (the recommended dietary allowance is only 1.2 mg for men and 1.1 mg for women). By the end of the study the vitamin takers had 15% less urinary albumin over 24 hours than a group that took a placebo. The researchers said the thiamine supplements produced no change in blood glucose, lipids, or pressure.” Click here for info on a premium source of B vitamins.
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