What is vitamin B1 for?

This vitamin helps convert food into energy. Thiamine is important for the growth, development and function of the body’s cells and for the transmission of nerve impulses.
A thiamine deficiency disease is beriberi, which manifests itself with symptoms such as tingling and numbness in the hands and feet, muscle loss and failure in reflexes.

In developed countries, the deficiency of this vitamin is associated with chronic alcoholism, dialysis treatment, prolonged fasting, prolonged parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy treatments…

Possible symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency

Lack of concentration, frequent forgetfulness, mental confusion, tingling legs.

Foods with vitamin B1

Sunflower seeds, wheat germ, pistachios.

Daily needs: for people over 18 years of age of both sexes: 0.1 mg/MJ (0.4 mg/1000 kcal)