Vitamin B1 Test

Vitamin B1, also called thiamine, has a wide spectrum of uses including metabolic reactions and forming adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an energy source every cell type in the body uses.

Deficient B1 levels can lead to:

• Beriberi- a disease that causes heart damage, loss of mental alertness, and trouble breathing
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Depression
• Abdominal discomfort
• Difficulty digesting carbohydrates
• Cataracts

Major sources of vitamin B1 are:

• Yeast
• Fortified cereal grains
• Nuts
• Beans and legumes
• Pork and organ meats

Vitamin B1 deficiency can be more prevalent in people who are:

• Alcoholics
• Anorexic
• Living with digestive disorders like Crohn's disease or celiac disease
• Undergoing kidney dialysis