Vitamin B1 or Thiamine serves the role of assisting the body in the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and acts as a regulatory agent that prevents complications within the nervous system, brain, heart, muscles and intestines. Vitamin B1 also controls the flow of electrolytes into and out of nerve and muscle cells. Natural occurring sources of Vitamin B1 include cereal grains, yeast, brown rice, sunflower seeds, cauliflower, kale, asparagus, potatoes, oranges, and from animal sources, liver and eggs. A deficiency in Vitamin B1 leads to complications within the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and peripheral nervous system as seen by beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoffsyndrome which are characterized by a loss of appetite, weight loss, muscle weakness, mental confusion and short-term memory loss.
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Vitamins & You
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