Vitamin B1 – Thiamin

Summary

Vitamin B1 is part of the group of vitamins known as the B complex – these are necessary for the metabolism of food in the body.

Vitamin B1 is needed for cellular reactions in the body, to ensure healthy skin, hair, brain and nerve function, blood production and immune system.

This can cause numbness in the hands and feet,

Depression

Irritability

Lack of concentration

Nerve damage

Loss of appetite

Paralysis

Weight loss

Aches and pains

Heart and gastrointestinal problems

Weakness/tiredness

Beriberi

Alzheimers disease

Mouth ulcers

Diabetes

HIV

Minor injuries

Fibromyalgia

1.5mg men, 1.1mg women, 8mg dementia. Take with food to increase absorption.

Toxicity is rare, but may produce Hyperthyroidism

Found in many animal and plant products.