Thiamin, a water-soluble vitamin, is also known as vitamin B1. It’s found in whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and organ meats.
Thiamin helps convert the food you eat into energy your body needs to function properly. It’s especially important for the proper functioning of your brain and nervous system.
What is it?
Thiamin is a water-soluble vitamin that’s found in nature in its active form called thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP). TPP plays a role in many aspects of metabolism including carbohydrate and fat breakdown as well as energy production.
Where it’s found
The best sources of thiamin include whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and organ meats such as liver or kidney. There are also some foods that are fortified with thiamin such as breads or cereals; however these sources aren’t considered to be high quality sources of thiamin because they’re often processed or refined to remove fiber and other nutrients which reduces their nutritional value significantly
