Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)
Preventive Intake: 25-50 mg
Benefits:
- Necessary for converting food to energy and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
- Prevents the development of diabetic neuropathy in diabetics.
- Increases detoxification of the body.
- Aids in digestion.
- Benefits the heart and cardiovascular system.
- Enhances mental function and capacity.
- May help prevent nerve damage, fibromyalgia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Useful in the treatment of depression and emotional disturbances.
Deficiencies May Cause: Loss of appetite, irritability, fatigue, constipation, nausea, depression, weakness, loss of eye coordination, loss of fine motor movements and pins and needles in legs.
Food Sources: Rice bran, pork, legumes, wheat germ, meats, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds and liver.