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Can you take too much Thiamine?

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Thiamin (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin and as such, it is unlikely to reach toxic levels in the body. There is little danger of thiamin poisoning when it is taken orally.

However, there is an exception. When thiamin is taken intravenously (injections), it has been reported to cause anaphylactic shock in few people.

Symptoms of a thiamine overdose may include:
  • a feeling of warmth
  • weakness
  • sweating
  • nausea
  • restlessness
  • difficulty breathing
  • tightness of the throat
  • bluish colored skin
  • death

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