B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) is key in turning food into energy. It has a major role in many processes and organs in our body because of it’s function in metabolism and providing energy throughout the body. Many symptoms and conditions can result from low B Vitamins in the diet. You can find B1 in grains, pork, acorn squash, sunflower seeds and broccoli rabe. It’s important to familiarize ourselves with what nutrients we need to prioritize in our diet to stay ahead of our health management and disease prevention.

B1 (Thiamine)

Micronutrient Role
Coenzyme
Metabolism of Carbs, amino acids and fatty acids
Membrane and Nerve conduction- transmits nerve impulses with sodium channels
Synthesis of ATP
GTP
Nucleic Acids
NADP
Mitochondrial reactions

Causes and Contributors of B1 Deficiency
Gastrointestinal symptoms nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain
Chronic alcohol consumption is leading cause of deficiency
Strenuous physical exertion
Fever
Pregnancy, breast-feeding
Adolescent growth
Malaria
HIV/AIDS
Excessive weight loss