Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B1 is found in pork, milk, fruit, whole grain and pulses although it can be destroyed by overcooking foods. It has a role in the removal of carbon
dioxide from the system. Deficiency of vitamin B1 can cause beriberi and polyneuritis. Excess levels of vitamin B1 are excreted.The recommended daily intake
of vitamin B1 is 1.2 mg
Vitamin B1
From Jerry Kennard, former About.com Guide
Updated July 22, 2005
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