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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

This article express some important tips about benefits of vitamin B1 and amount of vitamin B1 daily taking.

Author: Hamoon
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Vitamin B1 is also known as thiamine. It is a water-soluble vitamin.

Vitamin B1 can be obtained through the diet via foods such as: Green Leafy, Vegetables, Legumes, Nuts, Peas, Protein Rich Foods, Wheat Germ, Whole Grain, and Cereal.

Thiamine is needed by the body to aid in the processing of carbohydrates, fat, sugar and protein.

The main function of Vitamin B1 is in helping in the assimilation, digestion, and excretion of carbohydrates, allowing you to reap the benefits without suffering too much from its downside.

Vitamin B1 is used in the manufacture of hydrochloric acid. It also assists in memory and learning, helps fight depression, and is required for children's normal growth.

Thiamine (vitamin B1) also helps to maintain a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B1 is an Anti-stress vitamin and boosts the activity of the immune system and improves the body's ability to cope tense conditions.

Vitamin B1 also helps with the growth and toning of muscle.

Vitamin B1 can also help with the symptoms of the following health conditions: Alzheimer’s disease, Anemia, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Hepatitis, HIV Support, Indigestion, Multiple Sclerosis, and Motion Sickness.

Dosage

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is about 1.4 mg per day for males, and for females - about 1.0 mg per day. About 50 mg is usually used in supplementation. This dosage is the minimum that one requires per day, to ward off deficiency of the vitamin. Remember to keep the toxicity level in mind.

Large doses (5,000 to 10,000 mg) can cause headaches, irritability, rapid pulse, and weakness.

About Author

Hamoon Arbabi
If you want more information about Vitamin B1 and other vitamins, please visit Supplement Encyclopedia in http://www.suppedia.com .

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