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LEARNING ABOUT COMMON VITAMINS: VITAMIN B1
Thiamine. Thiamine Chloride. Thiamine HCI. Measured in milligrams (mg.).
Functions
Known as anti-beriberi, anti-neuritic and anti-aging vitamin. Essential for effective protein metabolism. Promotes growth, protects heart muscle and stimulates brain action. Indispensable for the health of the entire nervous system. Aids in digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates. Improves peristaltis and helps prevent constipation. Helps maintain normal red blood count. Protects against the damaging effect of lead poisoning. Prevents edema, or fluid retention, in connection with heart condition. Improves circulation. Prevents fatigue and increases stamina. Helps prevent premature aging.
Deficiency symptoms
Deficiency may lead to loss of appetite; muscular weakness; slow heart beat; irritability; defective hydrochloric acid production in the stomach with accompanied digestive disorders; chronic constipation; loss of weight; diabetes; mental depression and nervous exhaustion. Prolonged, gross deficiency can cause beriberi, neuritis, edema. Deficiency can be induced by excess of alcohol and dietary sugar, and the excess of, processed and refined foods.
Natural sources
Brewer\'s yeast; wheat germ and wheat bran; rice polishing; most whole-grain cereals, especially wheat, oats and rice; all seeds and nuts, and nut butters; beans, especially soybeans; milk and milk products; and such vegetables as beets, potatoes and leafy green vegetables.
MDR (minimum daily requirement):
1.0 mg. Therapeutically, up to 100 mg. for limited periods.
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GENERAL HEALTH
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