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Article: Vitamin B1. (part 6)
- Article from:
- FDA Consumer
- Article date:
- March 1, 1991
- Author:
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U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances
Infants ChildrenAdults and Pregnant or
(0-12 mo.) (1-3 years) Children 4 Years + Nursing Women
0.5 mg 0.7 mg 1.5 mg 1.7 mg
(The U.S. RDA amounts are sufficient to meet the needs of practically all healt
hy
people.)
Thiamin (vitamin B,) is a water-soluble vitamin that was the first identified member of the TB complex group.
Functions: Helps convert carbohydrates to energy; aids in nerve cell functioning. Sources: Brewer's yeast; lean cuts of pork; whole-grain or enriched cereal grain products; ...