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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