All About Thiamine (B1) and Thiamine Deficiency

Thiamine deficiency is a rare cause of GI symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and lactic acidosis. An under-diagnosed condition, failure to recognize and treat it may result in morbidity and death.Thiamine (B-1), for example, helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy. In other words, low levels of one or more of these vitamins means your metabolism won't be functioning at its best. This makes losing weight even harder. Food sources: You can find B vitamins in a range of foods.