What is it:
Vitamin B-1, otherwise known as thiamin, is vital to normal functioning of the nervous system and metabolism. It is necessary for most cellular reactions in the body as a participant in an enzyme system known as thiamin pyrophosphate.
What does it do:
Maintains health of mucous membranes. Keeps normal workings of nervous system, heart, and muscles.
Supports normal growth and development.
Restores deficiencies caused by alcoholism, cirrhosis, overactive thyroid, infection, breastfeeding, absorption diseases, pregnancy, prolonged diarrhea, and burns. Reduction of depression, fatigue, and motion sickness
Symptoms of deficiency:
Symptoms include fatigue, depression, decreased mental functioning, muscle cramps, nausea and heart enlargement. Alcoholics are at increased risk of a deficiency.
Overdose/Cautions:
Signs of Overdose:
Hypersensitive reactions resembling anaphylactic shock
Drowsiness
Natural food sources:
Baked Potato,
Beef kidney/liver,
Brewer's yeast,
Flour; rye and whole grain,
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas),
Ham,
Kidney beans - dried,
Navy beans - dried,
Oranges/juice,
Oysters,
Peanuts,
Peas,
Raisins,
Rice - brown and raw,
Wheat germ,
Whole-grain products