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Vitamin B1

by Jerry Kennard
for About.com

Updated July 22, 2005

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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

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