VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)

VITAMIN B1 is a water soluble vitamin. It plays the very important role in maintaining a healthy nervous system. It belongs to Vitamin B family.

The main sources are:

Yeast and liver, whole grain, rye, wheat germ and kidney beans. There is also in asparagus, potatoes, mushrooms, lettuce, spinach, green peas, tuna, sunflower, corn, seeds, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, eggplant. When you cook over and long term refrigeration will destroy thiamine.

 If you have the deficiency of Vit B1:

• Irritability
• Loss of memory
• Loss of sleep
• İndigestion or constipation
• Muscle tenderness
• Nerve, heart and brain abnormalities

Benefits: 

• Very important for sugar metabolism
• It protects nerve system
• It prevents heart diseases
• Anti-aging
• It promotes digestion
• It prevents Alzheimer disease
• It İmproves memory and concentration
• It supports red blood cells
• It protects damaging mucous membranes