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March 2016 PMID 26971083

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia.

Gary E Gibson, Joseph A Hirsch, Pasquale Fonzetti, Barry D Jordan, Rosanna T Cirio, Jessica Elder

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Mentions

41
Peak: 2 in Mar 2025
across 6 sources since Aug 2019

Extended reach

1,436,914
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Total likes

29,699

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1,425,153

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Aug 2019 – Dec 2025

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What people are saying

Many discussions express support and curiosity about thiamine's role in dementia, illustrated by a user sharing personal regret about her mother's undiagnosed deficiency and others referencing scientific points like reduced glucose metabolism in Alzheimer’s; this tone of personal concern and scientific curiosity underscores both engagement and perceived importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential link between thiamine deficiency and dementia, with some expressing personal relevance or supporting the research findings.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, often sharing personal stories or asking for further information related to dementia and nutrition.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts include detailed reflections, such as connecting historical nutritional data to Alzheimer’s, and sharing emotional reactions, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight recognition of the significance of vitamin B1 in neurological health, though mostly within personal or general awareness contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency is linked to neurological issues and cognitive problems, similar to those seen in Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • Thiamine plays a crucial role in glucose metabolism, and its decline in the brain may contribute to cognitive deficits observed in AD patients.
  • Research indicates that both reduced thiamine and excess thiamine can influence AD-like symptoms, suggesting that understanding thiamine's role could lead to potential treatments for Alzheimer's.
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Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia NYAS Publications https://t.co/hagsrNCoGF

Feb 13, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia https://t.co/zWlzLsmc4f "Reduced glucose metabolism occurs in AD long before the patient demonstrates significant clinical signs of AD."

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 3,952 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

RT @boretrol: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia NYAS Publications https://t.co/hagsrNCoGF

Jun 26, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

RT @boretrol: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia NYAS Publications https://t.co/hagsrNCoGF

Jun 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Gadea
@Gadea · X

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia https://t.co/UjWCQ1UbSh

Aug 23, 2019 · 1,429 followers View post →
Elsie
@Elsiec93 · X

@IMegy71 @LeilaniDowding I am not an expert by any means but I thought I would share this in case it may help in any way. I hope your Mum is okay.

Jun 23, 2025 · 1,117 followers View post →

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Doc Snipes · Feb 8, 2023 18,866 views
Elsie
@Elsiec93 · X

@IMegy71 @LeilaniDowding I am not an expert by any means but I thought I would share this in case it may help in any way. I hope your Mum is okay.

Jun 23, 2025 · 1,117 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

RT @boretrol: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia NYAS Publications https://t.co/hagsrNCoGF

Jun 26, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Type4_Nickel_Sensitivity
@type4_nickel · X

@EO_Nutrition You have helped me more than any doctor I've saw in my life. I also think my mother died from Alzheimer's because of a thiamine deficiency. She had every symptom of Korsakoff syndrome. If only I would have known. I hope you cover dementia in your book https://t.co/Sd6iSaVNFZ

Dec 15, 2023 · 158 followers View post →
Bestill
@Bestill71072670 · X

The earliest example nutrition and dementia is related to thiamine. Deficiency is associated with neurological problems, including cognitive deficits and encephalopathy. Similarities exist between thiamine deficiency and Alzheimer's disease. https://t.co/zVFvBHND1c

Aug 25, 2023 · 100 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

RT @boretrol: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia NYAS Publications https://t.co/hagsrNCoGF

Jun 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Cecelia Wolf
@PropagandaFile · X

@boretrol https://t.co/TcNyKd97Ae

Aug 19, 2021 · 8 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia https://t.co/zWlzLsmc4f "Reduced glucose metabolism occurs in AD long before the patient demonstrates significant clinical signs of AD."

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 3,952 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia NYAS Publications https://t.co/hagsrNCoGF

Feb 13, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Gadea
@Gadea · X

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and dementia https://t.co/UjWCQ1UbSh

Aug 23, 2019 · 1,429 followers View post →