Vitamin B1

What Is It?

This B Vitamin helps the body turn food into energy. Vitamin B1 or thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin.

Why is it important?

Thiamine plays a crucial role in the growth, development and function of the cells in your body. This vitamin is stored in liver and excreted in the urine and a regular dietary intake of thiamin is necessary to maintain proper blood levels. It also plays a role in muscle contraction and conduction of nerve signals. The deficiency of B1 can lead to the condition of Beri- Beri that can have impaired sensory, motor and reflex functions.

How much is needed?

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1 – 3 years old

0.7 mg/ day

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4 – 6 years old

0.9 mg/ day

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7 – 9 years old

1.1 mg/ day

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10 – 12 years Boys

1.5 mg/ day

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10 – 12 years Girls

1.4 mg/ day

Which foods is it sourced from?

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Wheat flour

1 cup (100 g)
0.4 mcg

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Pistachio

½ cup
0.5 mcg

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Dry peas

1 cup
0.6 mcg

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Soyabean

½ cup
0.3 mcg

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