Vitamin B1 is also called Thiamin. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is needed for:
- enzyme activity
- metabolism of nutrients
Vitamin B1 deficiency can cause myriad problems including neurodegeneration, wasting and death. It can also lead to beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Excess intake of vitamin B1 is not harmful as it will be excreted.
Sources of Vitamin B1:
| Food / 100g | Amount (mg) |
| Yeast extract | 4.1 |
| Vegetable burger | 4.1 |
| Vegetable pate | 2.1 |
| Sunflower seeds | 1.6 |
| Bacon rashers, back, grilled | 1.2 |
| Peanuts, plain | 1.1 |
| Pork, lean fillet | 1.1 |
| Wholemeal spaghetti, dry | 1.0 |
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