What is Vitamin B1?
Thiamine, or Vitamin B1, is one of the water-soluble vitamins, which means it cannot be stored in the body and must be ingested regularly through food or supplements.
Where is Vitamin B1 found?
Vitamin B1 is found in both plant and animal foods.
What are the main characteristics of Vitamin B1?
It helps convert glucose into energy, synthesize the body's energy processes, and release the
energy needed to perform daily activities.
A thiamine deficiency can cause damage to the nervous and cardiovascular systems and a general state of emaciation.
Thiamine is called the "morale vitamin" because of its ability to positively influence people's
mental attitude.