Thiamin, also called vitamin B1, is an essential nutrient that the body needs to turn food into energy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Thiamin is a vital player in energy metabolism, which means it releases energy from carbohydrates and also helps normal growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Vitamin B1 is naturally found in many foods including beans, meat, nuts, and Florida Orange Juice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One 8-ounce (1 cup) glass of 100% orange juice contains approximately 10% of the recommended Daily Value of thiamin.*<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Very little thiamin is stored in the body, and because it is used up quickly by the body, frequent consumption of thiamin from the diet is necessary.1,2<\/sup>\u00a0Thiamin needs increase during pregnancy and breastfeeding,1-3<\/sup> and intake strongly affects the amount of this vitamin in breast milk.3<\/sup>\u00a0Requirements for thiamin also increase during:1-4<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thiamin deficiency is rare. It is more common in people with specific medical conditions including alcoholism, Crohn\u2019s and other digestive diseases, and anorexia.1-3<\/sup>\u00a0Deficiency in thiamin can affect the cardiovascular, muscular, digestive, and nervous systems.1-3<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Thiamin was the first B vitamin scientists discovered, hence the name B1.1<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n *Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient values may vary based on manufacturer, brand, and product types.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Thiamin Deficiency<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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