B1 HCL: before, after or with meal

[b-erec]

Do you prefer to take B1 before or after meal? Have you noticed any difference?

Personally I prefer to take it with water about 10 minutes before mealtime. I give it a little time to dissolve inside to avoid interfering with possibly incompatible food. I read (B1 FAQ here) that such unwanted food includes any citrus fruits or juices.

Could you name any other products we should avoid together with B1? What about coffee & milk? Thanks.

[etterus]

I have had no problems taking 2 grams on a empty stomach... that’s 20 capsules with a 10 glass of water 1-2 at a time. I. Have tried to do the same with the tablets but there was an after taste.

[etterus in reply to etterus]

That’s 10 oz glass of water!!!

[jaybird53 in reply to etterus]

Try the 500mg capsules. It’s only 4 then.

[etterus in reply to jaybird53]

Thanks for the response, but it is too easy to choke on them.

[b-erec]

Answering my own question about coffee. Coffee and tea can inhibit thiamine. Plus sugar loaded food can lead to further malnutrition. So avoid coffee/tea when it’s time of B1.