Water soluble vitamins & Vit B1

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The study of vitamin properties, functions, toxicity and defiency effects to the human body.
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What are the water Soluble Vitamins? Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) B2 (Riboflavin) B3 (Nicotinamide, Niacin, Niacinic acid) B5 (Panthothenic Acid) B6 (Pyridoxine) B7 (Biotin) B9 (Folic Acid, Folicin) B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
What is Vitamin B1? It is a complex organic compound Known as Thiamine It is also combined together to become Thiamine Pyrophosphate
What is Vit B1 Function It turns carbohydrates to energy Interacts with enzyme called transketolase that helps to produce DNA & RNA Helps to maintain normal function of muscles especially heart and brain Important for oxidation of alcohol in the body - First step of alcohol fermentation requires TPP
What food contain Vit B1 Wholegrains such as Wheat, Buckwheat, Oatmeals, wildrice and brown rice Some fruits such as oranges, avocadoes, asparagus, banana All nuts and beans Leafy veggies such as collards, kale, brocoli, lettuce,spinach Lean meat Eggs Liver
What is the ratio needed to convert Carbs and Proteins to Energy? 0.6 mg to 100 Cal
Other plant sources that contain Vit B1? Bladder wrack seaweed, Dulse Seaweed, Okra
What happens if Vit B1 is deficient in the body? Symptoms of VitB1 deficiency include: - Tanchyradia - Beri-beri - Numb feet - Cramped Calfs - Gastrointestinal upset - Decreased appetite -Enlarged heart
What is the required amount of VitB1 to be taken daily Each individual able to absorp differet amount. A good variety of food will ensure sufficient intake. Average recommendation is 1.3-1.5mg
How is Vitamin B1 destroyed? It is loss through few situations: - Washing with water as it is water soluble - Heat - Alkalis such as bicarbonate of soda and baking powder - Sulphites - The adoloscent, sick, stress, pregnant and alcoholic will need higher intake
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