Vitamin B1 derivative enhances wakefulness, study finds

Vitamin B1 derivative enhances wakefulness, study finds

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have found that thiamine (vitamin B1) tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfide (TTFD), a common thiamine derivative, can induce arousal. TTFD is chemically modified to improve tissue penetration and absorption and is recognized for enhancing motivation for physical activity.

Promoting arousal associated with physical activity with the vitamin B1 derivative TTFD

Physical inactivity, which is a global issue, reduces physical and mental vitality, particularly impairing prefrontal-cortex-based mental health. This…