The number one cause of a B1 deficiency is consuming too many carbohydrates in the refined form. For example, if you eat all this refined sugar without B1, the body has to pull from its reserves—from different tissues, organs, and glands. Eventually, you’ll be deficient. B1 is also very important as an antioxidant to protect the nerves. This is why, when you run out of B1, you get peripheral neuropathy, which is tingling, numbness, and burning on the bottom of your feet.
The point is that B1 is so important in carbohydrate metabolism and protecting you
against a lot of carbohydrates. When I say protection, I’m talking about protection against glycation—this sugar connecting to the protein. B1 keeps these apart so you don’t destroy your blood cells and you have good circulation. As soon as that sugar connects to the protein, it’s permanent; it’s not coming off.
Conclusion
Magnesium, potassium, and B1 are the solutions to swollen ankles. But you also have to get the sugar out of your diet because as soon as you go back to eating refined carbohydrates, the swelling comes back.
