Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Thiamine is a vitamin also known as Vitamin B1. Thiamin performs a number of important functions in the body.
- enhances circulation
- assists in blood formation
- assists in carbohydrate metabolism
- assists in the production of hydrochloric acid, important for proper digestion
- optimizes cognitive activity and brain function
Thiamin has also been shown to have a positive effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity, and is needed for muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart.
Thiamin also acts as an antioxidant, protecting the body from the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, and smoking.