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?
1 – 3 years old
0.7 mg/ day
4 – 6 years old
0.9 mg/ day
7 – 9 years old
1.1 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Boys
1.5 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Girls
1.4 mg/ day
Which foods is it sourced from?
Wheat flour
1 cup (100 g)
0.4 mcg
Pistachio
½ cup
0.5 mcg
Dry peas
1 cup
0.6 mcg
Soyabean
½ cup
0.3 mcg