Thiamin (B1)
Thiamin (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble B vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function. The adult RDA is 1.2 mg for men and 1.1 mg for women. Deficiency causes beriberi and, in chronic alcoholism, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
- Unit
- mg
- RDA (adult)
- 1.2 mg
- Functions
- Coenzyme in carbohydrate and energy metabolism, Supporting nerve function and conduction, Branched-chain amino acid metabolism
- Food sources
- Whole grains, Pork, Legumes, Fortified cereals, Sunflower seeds, Nuts
- Deficiency
- Beriberi (nerve and cardiovascular damage) and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, especially with alcoholism.
Richest foods
| Flaxseed | Nuts & seeds | 1.6 mg |
| Pistachios, Raw | Nuts & seeds | 0.9 mg |
| Pork Tenderloin, Cooked | Protein | 0.8 mg |
| Pecans, Raw | Nuts & seeds | 0.7 mg |
| Pork Chop, Cooked | Protein | 0.7 mg |
| White Bread | Grain | 0.5 mg |
| Orange Juice, Raw | Beverage | 0.2 mg |
Amount per food's listed serving.