Vitamin B1 Thimaine Deficiency
Are You Deficient in Vitamin B1 Thiamine?
In general, if your daily diet contains some of the following items, you're less likely to be deficient in Thiamine:
- Beef Liver
- Dairy Products
- Wheat Germ
- Fortified Cereals
- Meat
- Tuna
However, people who drink alcohol is an exception to this, because alcohol destroys Thiamins. Therefore, additional Thiamine supplements is highly recommended for these people. (Approx. 10-100 mg of Thiamine supplements are needed daily)
If you fall into the following categories, then you may be at risk of thiamine deficiency:
- The Elderly (people over 55 years of age)
- People who are sick or injured
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- People who have diabetes
- Anyone under long term stress
- People with liver disease
- People who just had undergone surgery
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