Download Thiamine-Vitamin B1 Thiamine also called vitamin B1, is a

Thiamine-Vitamin B1
Thiamine also called vitamin B1, is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. Thiamine is involved in
many body functions including the nervous system, heart and muscles. It is also important in the
flow of electrolytes in and out of nerve and muscle cells, enzymatic processes and carbohydrate
metabolism.
Food sources of thiamine include beef, brewer’s yeast, legumes, milk, nuts, oats, oranges, pork,
rice, seeds, wheat, whole-grain cereals, and yeast. Foods are also fortified with thiamine.
The U.S. recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for adults aged 19 years and older is 1.2
milligrams daily for males and 1.1 milligrams daily for females. The RDA for pregnant or
breastfeeding women of any age is 1.4 milligrams daily. As a dietary supplement in adults, 1-2
milligrams of thiamine has been used daily.
Thiamine is used in condition where there is thought to be low levels of this B vitamin. These
conditions include beriberi, peripheral neuritis, pellagra, digestive problems, AIDS and other
conditions to improve the immune system. Thiamine is also used in people that have heart
disease, alcoholism, aging, canker sores, cataracts, glaucoma, motion sickness and improving
athletic performance.
Thiamine is also used for maintaining a positive mental attitude, preventing memory loss,
enhancing learning abilities, fighting stress and increasing energy. Thiamine injections are given
to patients that have a memory disorder called Wernicke’s encephalopathy and alcohol
withdrawal.
Severe deficiency of thiamine or beriberi causes complications involving the nervous system,
brain, muscles, heart and gastrointestinal system.
Relatively nontoxic, thiamine is considered safe at high doses.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/965.html