As part of our ongoing series looking at the different vitamins and minerals, our nutritionist Kendra Whitmire discusses vitamin B1 or thiamin. It plays an important role in energy production and the nervous system. Severe thiamin deficiency is known as beriberi, but milder deficiency may present as:
• Mental confusion
• Fatigue
• Anorexia or loss of appetite
• Muscle weakness
• Calf muscle tenderness
• Indigestion
• Palpitations
• Heart problems
• Irritability
• Apathy
• Reduced reflexes
• Pins and needles in your arms and legs
• Blurry vision
• Nausea, vomiting, and other GI distress
• Delirium
Thiamin is found in meat and other animal products, legumes, and whole grains. Watch the video to learn more.
This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Always discuss your own unique situation with your doctor, nutritionist, and/or another healthcare practitioner in your treatment team to find out the best plan for your health journey.
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