Vitamin
B1 keeps the mosquitos, fleas, etc., away
I have been tormented by mosquitoes
for several years. I had searched the internet daily to find/try anything that
might help. Finally by accident, I find out a very easy way to keep mosquitoes,
fleas and gnats away.
One day I went fishing with 3 other
friends. The mosquitoes ate all of us alive except one of us. It was a stark
contrast that one of us was not bitten by mosquito or sun fly. I asked the
unaffected friends if he was getting bit at all.
He narrated the story of when he
travelled to Thailand, and a pharmacy team in Bangkok prescribed a preventative
mosquitoes and gnats remedy:
‘Vitamin B1, 400mg daily, not anything less! I take 2x 250mg
tabs daily’. He said.
Vitamin B1 offers personal
protection against mosquitoes, gnats and flies. Use it while hunting, fishing,
boating, camping, golfing, any time you are outdoors for long periods. It is
used by oil drilling companies, forest rangers, military Special Forces and the
Survivors TV production crew among others. So why not just use these instead of
traps? Because mosquitoes still fly around you and even land on you. They just
don't like your taste. It is very effective against bites
Vets doctors recommend brewer's
yeast in pets’ diet to keep fleas and ticks away. Apparently it's Vitamin B1 in
the blood that does the trick. So, any food or supplement with a sufficient
amount of B1 should do the trick.
Several companies order large
quantity of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) brands at a time for their workforces in
mosquito infested areas: British Petroleum and Conoco Phillips for the Alaskan
workers; the US Defense Commissary Agency for our Armed Forces.
A study back in the 1960s indicated
that taking vitamin B1 (thiamine) may be effective in discouraging mosquitoes
from biting. However, studies since then have been inconclusive. The theory is,
taking more vitamin B1 than your body requires causes the excess to be excreted
through your urine, skin, and sweat. Vitamin B1 produces a skin odor that
female mosquitoes seem to find offensive.
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This vitamin is water-soluble, and
there is no danger of toxicity—even at high doses—so it is a safe measure to
try. Dr. Janet Starr Hull recommends taking one vitamin B1 tablet a day from
April through October, and then adding 100 mg of B1 to a B100 Complex daily
during the mosquito season to make you less attractive to mosquitoes. You may
also want to forgo bananas during mosquito season, as something about how they
are metabolized appears attract mosquitoes. Research also suggests that
regularly consuming garlic or garlic capsules may help protect against both
mosquito and tick bites.
Intake
Recommendations
Because vitamin B1 facilitates
energy utilization, requirements are tied to energy intake, which can be very
much dependent on activity levels. For adults, an average intake of 0.9–1.1 mg
thiamin per day for women and 1.1–1.2 mg for men have been recommended, based
on an average caloric intake.
Supply
Situation
In European countries and the U.S.,
people generally meet national recommendations for intake of vitamin B1.
However, institutionalization and poverty increase the likelihood of inadequate
thiamin intake in the elderly.
Deficiency
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) deficiency is
rare, but can occur in people who get most of their calories from sugar or
alcohol. People with thiamin deficiency have difficulty digesting
carbohydrates, causing a loss of mental alertness, difficulty breathing, and
heart damage.
Sources
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is found in
most foods, but mostly in small amounts. The best source of thiamin is dried
brewer’s yeast. Other good sources include meat (especially pork and ham
products), some species of fish (eel, tuna), whole grain cereals and bread,
nuts, pulses, dried legumes and potatoes.
Safety
Thiamin is generally non-toxic. Very
high doses may cause stomach upset.
Drug interactions
Please note:
Because of the potential for
interactions, dietary supplements should not be taken with medication without
first talking to an experienced healthcare provider.
Sources
of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is found in
most foods, but mostly in small amounts. The best source of thiamin is dried
brewer’s yeast. Good sources include meat (especially pork and ham products),
some species of fish (eel, tuna), whole grain cereals and bread, nuts, pulses,
dried legumes and potatoes. Other sources are listed below:
1.
Vitamin B Complex
2.
Yeast Tablets
3.
Brewer's Yeast (perfectly acceptable to consume
as is from the package)
4.
Nutritional Yeast (perfectly acceptable to
consume as is from the package)
5.
Active Dry Yeast (for bread-making only do not
consume raw)
6.
72-Hour Mosquito Patch (A cheap and
very efficient brand of Thiamine)
Apart from the Active dry yeasts,
you can choose to supplement your diet with any of the list above. They are all
over-the-counter supplements. I use yeast tablets 2 tabs thrice daily and this
had kept the mosquitos, fleas, etc., away from me. I do not use any repellant
yet never get bitten since I started using the yeast tablets.
Sometimes I literally take B-complex
tablet, crushed it, mixed with a little water and rubbed it all over my son’s body
at bed’s time. Yes, he would be stained yellowish but the bugs would not bite
him till daybreak.
B vitamins are water soluble [like
C] so you needn’t worry about excess. Your body needs B1, and it will naturally
eliminate all excess in your urine. No more potions, mixing, slathering, garlic
smell or dryer sheets. This works!!
What
is the Difference between B-Complex and Brewer's Yeast?
Answer: Typically B-complex vitamins
is sourced from brewer’s yeast or nutritional yeast. The B-complex vitamins are isolated from the
yeast and then purified to remove pretty much all of the residual yeast
components other than the B-complex vitamins themselves. Brewer’s yeast will contain B-complex
vitamins, as well as protein, fiber, some minerals and also RNA and DNA.
Brewer's yeast Vs. nutritional
yeast
Brewer's yeast and nutritional
yeast are both perfectly acceptable to consume as is from the package. Active
dry yeast, however, is for bread-making only. Consuming it raw could cause
gastrointestinal distress and nutritional deficiencies as the organisms
continue to grow and expand in your stomach. You cannot use nutritional or
brewer's yeast to raise bread dough, either. Beer yeast may be labeled as
brewer's yeast, but it's still active so it can ferment to create the
carbonation in the alcoholic drink. Usually, you'll only find beer yeast in
beer-making stores and online, not in the supplement section at your
health-food store.
72-Hour
Mosquito Patch (A Strong and Poular Brand of Thiamine)
This is a popular and special brand
of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) for mosquitoes and gnats repellant. The Mosquito Patch
is a clear skin patch that provides personal protection against mosquitoes,
gnats and flies. Use it while hunting, fishing, boating, camping, golfing, any
time you are outdoors for long periods. It is used by oil drilling companies,
forest rangers, military special forces and the Survivors TV production crew
among others. So why not just use these instead of traps? Because mosquitoes
still fly around you and even land on you. They just don't like your taste. It
is very effective against bites.
The active ingredient is 300 Mg. of
Vitamin B1, (Thiamin). Unlike other vitamins, it is not absorbed by the body,
and is expelled through perspiration which the insects don't like. It does not
require sprays, creams or DEET. It is not toxic.
Apply the patch 2 hours before going
outdoors. The B1 builds up to a level that repels the insects. The protection
lasts 36 hours. It is odorless, and without side effects. You can use it on
infants over one year old. Each package contains 2 patches and costs $2.99, so
coverage is $1.00 a day.
Apply 2 hours before exposure. Wear
up to 24 hours. Protection lasts 36 hours. Each patch is 2" x 2" and
contains 300 Mg. of Vitamin B1.
It has been known that Vitamin B1
(Thiamin) repels pregnant mosquitoes (the ones that bite) since a study was
published by the Pediatric Clinics of North America, 16:191, 1969.
However it would take 2 weeks of
daily pills to build up the required amount in your blood. Consequently, a
patch was developed. It delivers enough B1 transdermally (through the skin) to
get to the required level in about 2 hours. You wear the patch for up to 24
hours. The effects last for 36 hours. Each patch contains 300 Mg of Vitamin B1
(Thiamin).
The patch works on all biting
insects, such as mosquitoes, gnats, midges, flies, noseeums, green bottle
flies, and others. It contains only Vitamin B1 (Thiamin). There are no known
harmful side effects, no toxicity, no hazards when taken orally or by patch.
There are no reported problems
taking excess Thiamin. There are no known allergies. It is an all natural
solution to biting flies with no chemicals, pesticide or insecticide. it is
safe to use on children 1 year of age and older.
Several companies order thousands of
these patches at a time for their workforces in mosquito infested areas:
British Petroleum and Coneco Phillips for the Alaskan workers; the US Defense
Commissary Agency for our Armed Forces.
Apply the patch to a clean, dry,
hairless area of the body, such as inside the arm, thigh, above the inside of
the ankle or on the lower hip beneath shorts or a bathing suit (you can swim
with it) 2 hours before you need protection. Remove after 24 hours. Effects
last for 36.
Mosquito Patch (2 patches/Pk)
• Totally
non-toxic
• 36
hour protection
• No
messy creams
References
·
Mosquito: The Story of Man's
Deadliest Foe; Andrew Spielman and Michael D'Antonio
·
Journal of the American Mosquito
Control Association: Testing Vitamin B as a Home Remedy Against Mosquitoes
·
American Mosquito Control
Association: Frequently Asked Questions
·
Acta Tropica: Evaluation of
Commercial Products for Personal Protection Against Mosquitoes
·
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention: West Nile Virus Disease Cases and Presumptive Viremic Blood Donors
by State – United States, 2014 (as of January 13, 2015)
·
Malaria Journal: Plant-Based Insect
Repellents: A Review of Their Efficacy, Development and Testing
·
BMJ: Mosquito Repellents for
Travellers
·
https://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2010/Projects/J1321.pdf
·
http://www.nutri-facts.org
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