DS Haven In Light Of Things
Most people think taking thiamine is enough. It is not. This clip breaks down the discovery that changed the conversation around B1: lipid-soluble thiamine derivatives that can bypass the usual transport bottlenecks and move more directly through the gut, the blood-brain barrier, and into the cells. If the real issue is getting thiamine where it is needed most, this matters a lot.
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