Vitamins to repel mosquitos
May 10th 2011, 10:38 am
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Vitamins to repel mosquitos
Hi
Has anyone taken Vitamin B1 Thiamine to repel mossies? I am prato do dia where they are concerned so keen to know if this actually works.
Many thanks
Has anyone taken Vitamin B1 Thiamine to repel mossies? I am prato do dia where they are concerned so keen to know if this actually works.
Many thanks
May 10th 2011, 5:35 pm
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Re: Vitamins to repel mosquitos
Some studies suggest that taking thiamine (vitamin B1) 25 mg to 50 mg three times per day is effective in reducing mosquito bites. A large intake of Thiamine produces a skin odor that is not detectable by humans, but is disagreeable to female mosquitoes. Thiamine takes more than 2 weeks before the odor fully saturates the skin. With the advances in topical preparations there is an increasing number of Thiamine based repellent products. Whilst there is considerable anecdotal evidence of Thiamine products being effective in the field (Australia, US and Canada), there has yet to be any clinical trials run to demonstrate the efficacy of these products.
Bear in mind 50mg dose ingested three times a day will not be good for the liver and may have other harmful effects on the body.
May 11th 2011, 3:18 pm
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Re: Vitamins to repel mosquitos
I tried it,didn't work.
May 12th 2011, 6:58 am
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Re: Vitamins to repel mosquitos
Thanks both, reckon I'll save my money 
May 12th 2011, 7:01 am
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May 12th 2011, 9:30 am
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Re: Vitamins to repel mosquitos
Yes definitely worked for us those who took one vitamin B tablet a day or had the well known yeast extract on their toast at breakfast didn't get bitten. Those who did neither ,got bitten so badly they played 'join the dots' with the bites! I definitely think it works. Plus I have also found that carrying a small bottle of anti-bacterial gel, normally for your hands and putting that on them as soon as you are bitten really stops the itching. You can but try!
May 12th 2011, 1:18 pm
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Re: Vitamins to repel mosquitos
Oooh, I had toast and marmite for breakfast. I might go outside at dusk and see what happens!
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May 12th 2011, 1:21 pm
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May 13th 2011, 8:09 pm
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