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Diet & Nutrition

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B is one of the B-complex vitamins. All of these vitamins play an essential role in metabolism.

What it does

The vitamin is active in the form of thiamine pyrophosphate, a coenzyme involved in the process of carbohydrate metabolism.

Which foods have it?

Although thiamine is present in a wide range of foods, most sources contain only a small amount of the essential vitamin.

How much is too much?

Although excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted through the urine, taking massive doses can be toxic. A 100 times more than the recommended doses have toxic potential.

Your guide to thiamine (vitamin B1)

Thiamine is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, previously known as vitamin B1 or aneurine. Thiamine was one of the first organic compounds to be recognised as a vitamin.

What it is

Vitamin B, also called thiamine, is one of the B-complex vitamins. All of these vitamins play an essential role in metabolism.

How much you need

The current recommended dietary allowance/adequate intake (RDA/AI) is 1.2mg for adult males and 1.1mg per day for adult females.

Insufficient dietary intake of thiamine can lead to deficiency. Certain other factors, like excessive alcohol intake and folic acid deficiency, can interfere with thiamine absorption and also result in deficiency.

New research

Taking vitamin B1 supplements may prevent or slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s been shown to help those suffering from other diseases of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety disorders and neuritis.