Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1

Scientific Name: Thiamine

Characteristic: water soluble. With mild diuretic effect.

RDA:

• 1.2-1.4 mg for adult;
• 1.4 mg during lactation and pregnancy.
• More while undergoing operation or during sickness.

Fumctions:

• Promote growth.
• Help in the digestion of carbohydrates.
• Promote healthiness of mental health.
• Maintain normal function of nerves, muscles and heart.
• Help to prevent sea-sick.

Deficiency diseases:

• Beri-Beri

Food rich in Vitamin B1

• Yeast
• Rice bran
• Unproccessed wheat.
• Oatmeal
• Groundnut
• Pork
• Milk
• Most vegetables.

Enemies of Vitamin B1

• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Exccessive food processing
• Estrogen