Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 is water-soluble and is used by the body to help form adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and to process protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The vitamin is also used by nerve cells to help them function correctly.

Vitamin B1 Deficiency

The exact amount of vitamin B needed is unknown; however, one study found that healthy people intake over 9 mg daily. Multivitamin supplements contain 20-25 mg, which is more than needed by most people.

Vitamin B1 has been used for conditions including:

  • Anemia (offers probable health benefit)
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Canker Sores
  • Hepatitis
  • Lower back pain

Dosage Recommendations

The exact amount of vitamin B needed is unknown; however, one study found that healthy people intake over 9 mg daily. Multivitamin supplements contain 20-25 mg, which is more than needed by most people.