Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What type of vitamin is thiamine?
What type of vitamin is thiamine?
Water-soluble
Can the body store thiamine?
Can the body store thiamine?
No, regular intake needed
Another name for vitamin B1
Another name for vitamin B1
Thiamine
Richest food source of thiamine
Richest food source of thiamine
Pork
3 plant sources of thiamine
3 plant sources of thiamine
Whole grains, nuts & seeds, legumes
Main function of thiamine for energy
Main function of thiamine for energy
Converts carbohydrates into usable energy
Thiamine's role in nervous system
Thiamine's role in nervous system
Proper nerve signal transmission
Classic thiamine deficiency disease
Classic thiamine deficiency disease
Beriberi
3 symptoms of Beriberi
3 symptoms of Beriberi
Muscle weakness, heart problems, nerve damage
Syndrome from alcohol & thiamine deficiency
Syndrome from alcohol & thiamine deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Daily thiamine requirement for adults (mg)
Daily thiamine requirement for adults (mg)
1.1 to 1.2 mg per day
3 things that destroy thiamine
3 things that destroy thiamine
High temps, alkaline conditions, long cooking
Conditions where thiamine is stable
Conditions where thiamine is stable
Acidic conditions, short cooking times
Why regular thiamine intake essential
Why regular thiamine intake essential
Water-soluble, body can't store it
Groups needing more thiamine
Groups needing more thiamine
Pregnant/breastfeeding women, athletes