Medical Conditions - Thiamine

Thiamine, often known as thiamin or vitamin B1, is a micronutrient required for survival. Thiamine is a B vitamin that allows the body to utilize carbohydrates for energy. It is necessary for glucose metabolism and is vital for nerve, muscle, and cardiac function. Symptoms of thiamin insufficiency can be subtle at first. Fatigue, irritability, impaired memory, and weight loss are just a few symptoms. Then, a severe thiamin deficit (beriberi) can develop, causing nerve, cardiac, and brain problems.