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Vitamin B1 is also known as thiamine and is part of the vitamin B complex. It was thought that there was only one B vitamin, later vitamin B seemed to consist of several separate vitamins, and vitamin B1 was the first to be discovered. Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin. What the vitamin is in, what it is good for and how much vitamin B1 you need, read below.
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what is vitamin B1 for?
Vitamin B1 supports the energy level. The body needs vitamin B1 to release energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food and thus activates the natural energy in the body. In addition, vitamin B1 has a beneficial effect on the heart and contributes to its normal functioning. Vitamin B1 also contributes to the proper functioning of memory, concentration and learning ability and plays an important role for the nervous system. The coenzyme form of vitamin B is important for the production of acetylcholine, which is of great importance for the proper functioning of the brain.
Where is vitamin B1 found?
The main sources of vitamin B1 are meat (basic products) and bread and grain products. Vitamin B1 is also found in dairy products, potatoes and vegetables. Most foods contain a low content of vitamin B1. About 100 grams of lean pork contains regarding half the daily amount of vitamin B1 that we need.
The required amount of vitamin B1
For vitamin B1, the Health Board has set the reference intake at 1.1 milligrams. For an adult woman it can be a little lower, and for an adult male it can be a little higher. It turns out that not everyone reaches this daily amount. This may be due to a bad lifestyle, vitamin B1 deficiency is common among specific risk groups such as drug addicts or alcoholics. Deficiency can lead to problems with concentration and memory. In addition, heart and muscle discomfort and numbness in the legs can be a consequence. A vitamin B1 deficiency can be supplemented with a healthy diet, but a deficiency can also be supplemented in the form of a supplement.
