High Dose Vitamin B1 to Reduce Abusive Alcohol Use
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
B1AS tests the hypothesis that increased vitamin B1 (thiamine) intake can repair brain
systems damaged by alcohol and help people with alcohol problems control their alcohol use. A
strong, man-made form of thiamine (Benfotiamine) is used to increase blood thiamine to much
higher levels than can be achieved using normal vitamin supplements. Drinking patterns are
examined over 6 months of continued supplement use. Men and women with a recent history of
alcohol problems are eligible to participate.