Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 Thiamin Function Energy metabolism, neurological activity, brain function, heart function, carbohydrate metabolism. It is also great for the brain and may help with depression and assist with memory and learning. In children it is required for growth and has shown some indication to assist in arthritis, cataracts as well as infertility. Signs of Vitamin B1 Deficiency Sever Vitamin B1 deficiency could result in beriberi, and minor deficiencies may be indicated with extreme fatigue, irritability, constipation, edema and an enlarged liver. Forgetfulness, gastrointestinal disturbances, heart changes, irritability, labored breathing and loss of appetite may also be experienced. With too little vitamin B1 one may also experience nervousness, numbness of the hands and feet, pain and sensitivity, poor coordination, tingling sensations, weak and sore muscles, general weakness and severe weight loss. Food Sources of Vitamin B1 Include: Brown Rice Egg Yolks Fish Legumes Liver Peanuts Peas Pork Poultry Rice Bran Wheat Germ Whole Grains Herbal Sources of Vitamin B1: Alfalfa Bladder Wrack Burdock Root Catnip Cayenne Chamomile Chickweed Eyebright Fennel Seed Fenugreek Hops Nettle Cat Straw Parsley Peppermint Raspberry Leaves Red Clover Rose Hips Sage Yarrow Yellow Dock
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