Mosquito repellents have been present on the market since
1956, however, DEET is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents,
which can have pretty serious side-effects on some individuals. If you belong
to this group of people, taking vitamin B1 is the right thing for you.
Vitamin B1 is also known as thiamine, is an important
mineral for the body. It plays an important role in boosting immunity and
fighting stress. It is usually found in foods like brown rice, eggs, oatmeal,
liver, yeast, asparagus, and kale.
You do not have to worry if you take too much of it, because
any excess gets eliminated through urination, just like with any other
water-soluble vitamin.
When speaking about the relation between mosquitoes and
Vitamin B1, it is important to mention that it changes your smell and makes it
unappealing for the mosquitoes. This Vitamin does not change the way you smell
to other people.
According to some recent researches, you should definitely
try it, because it is all-natural and has no adverse effects. Additionally,
people who are experiencing gastric bypass, chronic alcoholism, anorexia, and
Crohn's disease, should take B1 supplements, because these conditions lower its
levels in the body.
In order to keep mosquitoes at bay, you can either take B1
supplements or make your own mosquito repellent. If you go for the first
option, take 100 mg of thiamine on a daily basis. In case you choose the
second, here is the recipe:
All
Natural Mosquito Repellent
Ingredients:
- · Cooled boiled water
- · ½ tsp of witch hazel
- · 15 drops of tea tree oil
- · 15 drops of lavender oil
Instructions:
Take an 8oz spray bottle and fill it halfway with the cool
boiled water. Add the witch hazel, tea tree oil, and lavender oil. You can use
the repellent when you need it.