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Vitamins A-Z

Vitamin B-1 - Thiamin

Food source: legumes, nuts, whole grains, enriched cereal.

Functions: Plays a key role in the body's metabolic cycle for generating energy; aids in the digestion of carbohydrates; essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles & heart; stabilizes the appetite; promotes growth & good muscle tone.

Deficiency: May lead to the loss of appetite ; weakness & feeling tired; paralysis & nervous irritability; insomnia; loss of weight; vague aches & pains; mental depression & constipation; heart & gastrointestinal problems.

Toxicity: rapid pulse, weakness, headache, insomnia.


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