Responsibilities of vitamin B1

Table of contents:

1. responsibilities of vitamin B1

2. the daily requirement of vitamin B1

3. foods with a high vitamin B1 content

4. vitamin B1 in the form of food supplements

5. conclusion

2. the daily requirement of vitamin B1

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a daily dose of 1-1.3 mg of vitamin B1 for adults. Women during pregnancy are recommended a daily amount of 1.2 mg of vitamin B1. For a young child, the recommended amounts are naturally lower. The requirement may be slightly increased when taking the contraceptive pill or alcoholism. Those who do not take enough vitamins and nutrients are at risk of vitamin B1 deficiency. The stores in the human organism are limited, for this reason a daily supply of vitamin B1 is very important. Age, sex, weight, height and metabolic situation play an essential role.

3. foods with a high vitamin B1 content

Vitamin B1 is present in plant foods as well as animal foods. Plant products include whole grains, legumes (lentils, beans), walnuts and vegetables. Potatoes, spinach and asparagus in particular are good sources of vitamin B1. Animal sources include fish, pork and shrimp.

4. vitamin B1 in the form of dietary supplements

If you want to increase a vitamin B1 level that is too low with a dietary supplement, you should definitely pay attention to the form of the active ingredient and its origin. Vitamin B1 in the form of capsules or tablets is particularly suitable for increasing the vitamin B1 level. It is very well tolerated and is utilized by the body to a high degree. Likewise, the preparation should not contain any chemical additives. If you buy a preparation from Germany, you can be sure that the product has also been produced safely and is of high quality.

5. conclusion: functions of vitamin B1

In this blog you will learn more about the tasks of vitamin B1 in the human organism. Vitamin B1 is found in many foods. If you decide to take vitamin B1 supplements, you can choose between vitamin B1 capsules and vitamin B1 tablets. Both forms are easy to handle and enter the circulation quickly. For optimal intake, one should always stick to the recommended daily amount and discuss any changes with a physician.

Further reading:

• Management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
• Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia.
• [Vitamin B1: metabolism and functions]
• Competition for vitamin B1 (thiamine) structures numerous ecological interactions
• Vitamin B1 diversity and characterization of biosynthesis genes in cassava.
• [Thiamine and its derivatives in the regulation of cell metabolism]
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