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What is Vitamin B1?
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is a water-soluble vitamin naturally present in some foods such as bananas, nuts and oranges. The UK government recommends an intake of 1mg per day for male adult and 0.8 mg per day for female adults. For example eating 50g boiled peas, a banana and an orange would meet the daily intake target.
What is the role of Vitamin B1?
Vitamin B1 is involved in releasing energy from food and it also supports healthy nervous system and heart function. Consuming a healthy, balanced and varied diet should provide the amount of vitamin B1 required to meet the recommended amounts.
What foods contain Vitamin B1?
Foods rich in vitamin B1 include peas, bananas, oranges, nuts, wholegrain bread, fortified breakfast cereal, and liver. Vitamin B1 cannot be stored in the body so it is important to make sure there is a source of vitamin B1 in the diet.
Further Resources:
- Vitamins and minerals – B vitamins and folic acid – NHS
- Vitamins and Minerals – Nutritional Information
References:
Public Health England (2016). Government Dietary Recommendations: Government recommendations for energy and nutrients for males and females aged 1–18 years and 19+ years. Available at:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a749fece5274a44083b82d8/government_dietary_recommendations.pdf [Accessed 21 Aug 2024].
National Health Services (2023). About Thiamine. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/thiamine-vitamin-b1/about-thiamine/ [Accessed 05 September 2024].
National Institutes of Health (2023). Thiamine. Available at: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Thiamin-HealthProfessional/ [Accessed 05 September 2024].
Written By:
Lucy Clarkson, SENR Nutritionist and Database Support, myfood24.