Vitamin B1 Sources Functions

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Vitamin B1 - Sources and Functions

Sources of Vitamin B1

  1. Wholegrain cereals, especially wheat, rice, and oats, are generally considered to be the best sources of thiamine.
  2. Thiamine is usually found in the germ and outer layers. However, when these grains are highly refined, for example, as white flour and polished rice, the amount of thiamine is considerably reduced.
  3. Legumes such as soya beans and Bengal gram are good sources of thiamine.
  4. Other good sources of this vitamin are vegetables such as dry lotus stems, capsicum, turnip greens, and beet greens
  5. Fruits such as apricots and pineapples
  6. Nuts such as groundnuts, pistachio nuts, and mustard seeds; and animal foods like pork, sheep liver, and mutton

Functions of Vitamin B1 Thiamine

  1. Thiamine promotes growth, protects the heart muscle, and stimulates brain action.
  2. Plays an important role in the normal functioning of the entire nervous system.
  3. Aids digestion, especially of carbohydrates.
  4. Has a mild diuretic effect: that is, it increases urine formation. This vitamin improves peristalsis and helps to prevent constipation.
  5. Helps to maintain the normal red blood count, improves circulation, and promotes a healthy skin.
  6. Protects against the damaging effect of lead poisoning, and prevents oedema or fluid retention in connection with heart ailments.
  7. Reduces fatigue, increases stamina, and prevents premature ageing and senility by increasing mental alertness.
  8. Like other vitamins of the B complex group, it is more potent when combined with other B vitamins rather than when used separately.
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December 18, 2007 | Filed Under Vitamins 

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One Response to “Vitamin B1 Sources Functions”

  1. Suseela Srinivasan on December 31st, 2008 12:17 am

    Hi,

    I would like to know if deficiency of Vitamin B1 is a cause for short sight. Will increasing the intake of B1 help in reducing/controlling the power. If yes, whether taking Polybion Forte C will help in controlling the power, what is the intake of dosage, etc. may be mailed to my email id immediately. As the properties / usage of this medicine is not given in your website

    Awaiting your immediate response

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