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Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1
Explanation: Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is an essential vitamin that helps the body turn the food into energy. It’s especially important for the health of the nerves, brain, and heart. Thiamine is found in foods like whole grains, nuts, seeds, pork, and fortified cereals. Since the body doesn’t store much of it, it needs to be consumed regularly.
Test purpose: Testing its levels in plasma shows recent thiamine intake rather than the body's stores.
- Check recent thiamine intake: Especially in people with poor diets, malabsorption disorders (e.g., celiac disease or Crohn’s disease), or chronic illnesses.
- Monitor risk in alcohol use disorder: Alcohol reduces thiamine absorption and increases the risk of deficiency.
Other information about this test: ARUP Laboratories, Michigan Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, MedlinePlus
An aspect of Vitamins and Minerals.