Vitamin B1 – Thiamine

Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamine, helps maintain energy, plays a role in muscle and nerve activity and supports healthy heart function.

B1/Thiamine Food Sources

Thiamine is found in a variety of foods that can be added to green smoothies. To ensure you get adequate amounts of this vitamin in your diet, try to include some of the “Vegetarian Foods” options as well on a daily basis.

B1/Thiamine Deficiency

Vitamin B1 deficiency can result in a variety of symptoms including lack of energy (beriberi disease), loss of appetite and numbness, tenderness or “pins and needles” sensations in the legs.

Alcoholism as well as excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages can lead to thiamine deficiency. Chronic stress, smoking, fever or diarrhea may increase the need for thiamine.

B1/Thiamine Toxicity

Thiamine is not known to be toxic even at high doses.

The Effects of Cooking On B1/Thiamine

Up to 70% of vitamin B1 can be lost during cooking or processing. Prolonged storage (including refrigeration) can result in a loss of up to 90% of thiamine in food.

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