(Vitamin B-1) A B-complex vitamin that acts as a coenzyme necessary for the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, which is burned in the body for energy It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system
Is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme participating in the complex process of glucose conversion into energy Thiamine is synthesized by the microflora of the intestinal tract and may be depressed by dietary fats and antibiotic therapy Deficiencies may result from food processing or antibiotic therapy and may result in unthriftiness or abnormal weight loss
What it's good for: Helps convert food into energy, nerve functions, growth and muscle tone Where you get it: Wheat germ, pork, whole and enriched grains, dried beans, seeds and nuts RDA: Between 1 1 to 1 5 mg for adults
Plays a key role in helping the body generate energy; aids in the digestion of carbohydrates; is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles heart; stabilizes the appetite; and promotes growth good muscle tone
One of the constituents of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast and bran, that is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates