DS Haven In Light Of Things
This clip breaks down the paradoxical reaction with thiamine. Sometimes the people who need B1 the most are the ones who feel worse when they first start taking it. That does not automatically mean it is the wrong fit or that it is causing harm. In some cases, symptoms can temporarily flare before the body settles and starts moving in the right direction. If B1 seemed to backfire at first, this may explain why.
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