Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is a water-soluble vitamin that possesses fundamental metabolic functions.
It is involved in the catabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids.
It takes part in the process of conversion of glucose into energy by acting as a coenzyme, it is not directly involved but it facilitates the process.
This vitamin B1 is both animal and vegetable origin.
In the animal is found in significant amounts in the pig, in plants is found in wheat germ, bran of wheat and also in yeast. Vitamin B1 is assimilated in the small intestine and it is deposited in the liver.
Vitamin B1 is a vitamin that is not consumed easily by the body, this ensures that it is enough small quantities. The average life of this vitamin is 2 weeks and we are witnessing its deficiency after 3.
A slight deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to premature fatigue, loss of appetite, irritability, difficulty concentrating.
Deficiencies of vitamin B1 causes a disease called beriberi, which causes damage to the nervous system and that extends to the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract. This disease is still reversible once diagnosed with a prompt administration of thiamine.
Deficiencies of vitamin B1 are present in alcoholics because alcohol impairs the absorption and activity of thiamine.
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