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Benefits of Vitamin B1, Deficiency and Sources

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin, giveseffect it has on the brain and the symptoms
energy to our body by convertingthat people develop when deficient in
carbohydrates (starches) into energy. It alsothiamine. Deficiency may also lead to extreme
helps keep the mucous membranes healthy, andfatigue, irritability, constipation, edema
is very essential for the proper functioning(fluid  retention)  and  an  enlarged  liver.
of the nervous system, cardiovascular and
muscular  system.Symptoms  of  Vitamin  B1  deficiency  -
It is a water-soluble vitamin, and thus the«  Poor  memory
body needs a continuous supply of the vitamin
from food. Very little of this vitamin is«  Poor  coordination  of  body  parts
stored in the body, and depletion of this
vitamin  can  happen  within  14  days.«  Weak  and  sore  muscles
Like a few other B complex vitamins, thiamine«  Changes  in  heart  beat
is also considered an "anti-stress" vitamin
because it is believed to boost the activity«  Mood swings accompanied by irritability
of the immune system and improve the body's
ability  to  endure  tense  conditions.«  Stressful  breathing
Thiamine is found in both plants and animals«  Loss  of  appetite
and plays a crucial role in certain metabolic
reactions of the body. Thiamine is especially«  Gastrointestinal  disturbances
essential during exercise, when energy
outflow  is  high.«  Tingling  sensation  in  feet
Benefits  of  Vitamin  B1  -«  Nervousness
« Essential for the proper metabolism of«  Numbness  of  the  hands  and  feet
sugar, carbohydrates, proteins and starch to
provide energy - adenosine triphosphate (ATP)«  Severe  weight  loss
to  the  body.
Who  is  prone  to  be  deficient?
« It helps maintain a fit and well
functioning nervous system as well as helpsThiamin deficiency is rare. However, a
proper function of the heart and the musculardecline in vitamin B1 levels in the body
system.automatically occurs with age, irrespective
of  health  condition.
« Anti-stress vitamin and boosts the
activity of the immune system and improves« Deficiency is most common in alcoholics
the  body's ability to cope tense conditions.(alcohol interferes with the absorption of
thiamin through the intestines), all people
« Vitamin B1 enhances blood circulation,whose body does not readily absorb the
helps  blood  formation.vitamin due to some malfunctioning, and those
eating  a  very  poor  diet.
« It is used in the biosynthesis of a
number of cell constituents, including the« It is also common in children with
neurotransmitter acetylcholine andcongenital  heart  disease.
gamma-aminobutyric  acid  (GABA).
« People with chronic fatigue syndrome are
« It is essential for the manufacture ofalso  prone.
hydrochloric acid, and therefore plays an
important  part  in  digestion.« Individuals undergoing regular kidney
dialysis.
« It is also largely responsible for
proper functioning of the brain and may helpDosage  -
cope with depression. Helps with memory and
learning.The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is
about 1.4 mg per day for males, and for
« In some cases, it is said to aid infemales - about 1.0 mg per day. About 50 mg
arthritis,  cataracts as well as infertility.is  usually  used  in  supplementation.
Deficiency  of  vitamin  B1  -This dosage is the minimum that one requires
per day, to ward off deficiency of the
Deficiency of Vitamin B1 will result invitamin. Remember to keep the toxicity level
beriberi. Symptoms include swelling, tinglingin  mind.
or burning sensation in the hands and feet,
confusion, difficulty breathing due to fluidLarge doses (5,000 to 10,000 mg) can cause
in the lungs, and uncontrolled eye movementsheadaches, irritability, rapid pulse, and
(termed  as  nystagmus).weakness
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brainSources  of  Vitamin  B1  -
disorder caused by thiamine deficiency. It
involves neural damage in the central andThiamine is found in both plant and animal
peripheral nervous systems and is generallysources.
caused by undernourishment accompanied by
regular alcohol consumption. KorsakoffSunflower seeds, whole grain cereals,
syndrome is characterize by memory loss. Highpeanuts, wheat bran, whole wheat flour, wheat
doses of thiamine can slightly improve faultygerm, sea-fish, liver, egg-yolk, kidney beans
muscle coordination, but rarely improves theall  contain  good  amounts  of  thiamin
memory  loss.
Vitamin B1 can also be found in multivitamins
Cataracts - people with plenty of protein and(including children's chewable and liquid
vitamins B1 in their diet are less likely todrops)  or  B  complex  vitamins.
develop  cataracts.
Storage  of  Vitamin  B1  -
Heart failure - Thiamine deficiency may
contribute to the development of congestiveIf you want to derive the maximum vitamins
heart failure (CHF). Eating a balanced diet,possible from food - then refrigerate fresh
including thiamine, and avoiding stuff thatfruits and veggies, and keep milk and grains
depletes this vitamin is essential,away  from  strong  light.
particularly for those at the initial stages
of  CHF.Water-soluble vitamins are easily destroyed
and washed during food preparation and
Alzheimer's disease - Although not fullystorage. If you are taking vitamin B1
proven, but assumed that thiamine deficiencysupplements, store them at room temperature
can lead to this disease because of thein a dry place that is free of moisture.



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