Nutrition

Benefits of Vitamins

Also called Thiamin, People get thiamin from many different foods. Daily Needs: 1.5 mg


Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

  • It provides the body to use the proteins and to produce energy out of carbohydrates. It is necessary for brain functions and digestion system. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) helps to form blood cells and healthy circulation system. It has role in the protection of muscles of heart and digestion system.
  • There are great amount of this vitamin in wheat, in green vegetables like leguminous seeds (beans, okra,), spinach, Brussels cabbage, beet, walnut, hazelnut, oat, corn and in other foods like liver and kidney.
  • In case of deficiency of vitamin B1, depression, discomfort, difficulty in concentration, weak memory, bad temperedness, tingling in feet, palpitation and constipation are seen.