Indications
Vitamin B1 (First discovered vitamin) strengthens body’s immune system and its ability to withstand-Respond to Stressful Condition.
B1 is also required to form ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate, a Nucleotide–Organic Molecule which eventually forms DNA & RNA & is responsible for transport of Energy within Cells).
B1 helps digestion of Carbohydrates (Converts Food into Energy).
Reasons for Deficiency
We usually get enough from our Diet but Deficiency may result due Alcoholism, Crohn Disease (Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Anorexia (Aversion to food), People undergoing Dialysis, Excess Tea & Coffee etc.
Deficiency may cause
Abdominal Disorders, Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Irritability, Depression
Indigestion of Carbohydrates leads to formation of Pyruvic Acid in Bloodstream which then is responsible for ‘Beri-Beri’ and/or ‘Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome’ and/or ‘Alzheimer’s’ (Mental Non-Coordination).
Sources | |
Plant Sources | Whole Grain (Cereals), Legumes, Wheat Germ, Oats, Bran, Nuts (Pistachio, Cashews, Brazil Nuts, Almonds), Flax Seeds, Sesame Seeds (Black), Pumpkin Seeds, Green Peas, Asparagus, Blackstrap Molasses, Rice (Especially Brown) |
Fruit Sources | Pineapple, Apricots, Strawberries, Litchi |
Animal Sources | Poultry, A-2 Curd, A-2 Milk, A-2 Ghee |
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DRV for adults is approximately 1.1+ mg/Day but intake of even upto 50 mg/Day is considered safe as per studies.
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