Vitamin B1 – Thiamin

Posted on November 3, 2007 in Latest News

Sources of Vitamin B1

Sunflower seeds

Wheat Bran

Peanuts

Beef liver

Pork

Seafood

Egg Yolk

Beans

Functions of Vitamin B1

Converts carbohydrates to energy.

Helps convert excess blood glucose to stored fat.

Maintains proper nerve impulse transmission

Optimizes Cognitive activity

Maintains Brain function

Maintains muscles of intestines, heart and stomach

Has an anti-oxidant effects.

Protects the body from harmful effects of alcohol and smoking

Deficiency Causes

Loss of appetite

Weakness

Tiredness

Nervous irritability

Paralysis

Insomnia

Weight loss

Vague pains

Depression

Constipation

Ataxia

Loss of eye co-ordination

Beriberi

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