Vitamin B1 Thiamin

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

What is Vitamin B1?

Like all the B group vitamins, Vitamin B1 thiamin is water-soluble.
It is not well stored and we need a regular intake.
Processing and cooking foods lowers the amount available
(ie. some can be lost in cooking water).

What does Vitamin B1 do?

Vitamin B1 is required for most digestive processes in the body
and is also required for many chemical reactions in the body.It
keeps the nervous system healthy, and promotes normal
functioning of the heart and muscles.

Vitamin B1 is important for growth for children and teens.
This is an important vitamin for reduced stress as it affects the
nervous system , brain and also improves ones mental attitude.

Where is Vitamin B1 found?

Vitamin B1 is found in whole grain products, whole grain bread,
brown rice, breakfast cereals, brown pasta, oatmeal, brewers
yeast, nutritional yeast, legumes such as chick peas, soybeans
and pinto beans, sunflower seeds, nuts, watermelon, zucchini,
salmon, vegemite. There is also a little of it in most vegetables.

The recommended daily intake RDI of Vitamin B1 is 1.5mg

What happens if I don't get enough Vitamin B1?

Depression
Dr Lason links memory loss to a deficiency of Vitamin B1
Cardiovascular problems
Irritability
Attention deficit
Weak muscles