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  1. October 25th, 2011, 04:43 PM #1
    mtnclimber
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    Default B vitamin to protect against bug bites?

    Last time we were at Couples, I'd read about a certain B vitamin that helped protect against bug bites. We used it and had no problems. Can't remember which B vitamin it was. Can anyone help?
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  2. October 26th, 2011, 07:28 AM #2
    Dwighto
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    Default Vitamin B

    Thiamine (vitamin B1) can be used as a systemic insect repellent (the skin has a characteristic smell)
    I think it helps me but the evidence hasn't proved it yet.
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  3. October 26th, 2011, 10:15 PM #3
    wrldtrvlr87
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    I've tried it before and I didn't have much luck. I've read about people having great success with it. Maybe it only works for some folks which must be nice. Tired of using the bug spray.
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  4. October 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM #4
    HolidayGirl
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    Yes, i used it before and during a holiday to Antigua...no bites at all whilst all around were getting bitten...i highly reccomend Vitamin B1.
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  5. October 27th, 2011, 01:56 PM #5
    dank120
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    Deet!!!
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