How does vitamin B1 affect anxiety?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

There is no good evidence that vitamin B1 has an impact on anxiety. While some people do take the vitamin because they think it will boost their mood or help fight stress, the National Institutes of Health says there is not enough research to prove it affects mental health in any way.

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In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates vitamin supplements and provides recommended daily amount information. The FDA says that we should pay attention when considering vitamin supplements, because frequently many different vitamins and minerals are combined into one product.

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