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Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 at a Glance

  • Primary Role: Essential for converting nutrients into energy and supporting nerve function.
  • Classification: Vitamin
  • Solubility Type: Water-Soluble
  • Measurement Unit: mg
  • Also Known As: Thiamin
  • Best Taken:Anytime ยท With Or Without Food

Absorption & Storage

Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in large amounts, so regular intake matters. Excess is usually excreted in urine, so consistent daily intake is more important than loading doses.

Males

Age Group RDA
9โ€“13 years 0.9 mg
14โ€“18 years 1.2 mg
19โ€“30 years 1.2 mg
31โ€“50 years 1.2 mg
50+ years 1.2 mg

Females

Age Group RDA
9โ€“13 years 0.9 mg
14โ€“18 years 1 mg
19โ€“30 years 1.1 mg
31โ€“50 years 1.1 mg
50+ years 1.1 mg
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Why do you need Vitamin B1? Getting enough Vitamin B1 is essential because it naturally essential for converting nutrients into energy and supporting nerve function.

When is the best time to take Vitamin B1? Vitamin B1 can be taken with or without food at any time of day. source

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