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

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.