Vitamins
Minerals
Trace Elements
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
The Function
Important for the break down of carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, and some proteins into energy. - Required for some nerve functions.
The Facts
Thiamin is used as a co-enzyme in the Citric Acid Cycle to release energy from glucose as well as in the completion of the metabolism of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) and alcohol metabolism. Thiamin produces Acetyl CoA, which is used in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. It is important for nerve function as it controls cl- ion channels.
Dietary requirement of Thiamin depends upon carbohydrate intake.
The Foods
Meat (pork, bacon, gammon, kidney)
Beans and pulses (peas, broad beans and red lentils)
Nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, cashew nuts, and walnuts)
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