Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

What it isThiamine is a B vitamin essential for converting carbohydrates into energy. It exists in cells as thiamine pyrophosphate, a cofactor for several key metabolic enzymes.

DoesDrives carbohydrate metabolism, ATP production, and nerve conduction.

GoodAdequate thiamine supports energy production and neurological.

BadDeficiency causes wet beriberi (cardiomyopathy), dry beriberi (peripheral neuropathy), and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Common in alcohol use disorder, post-bariatric surgery, and high-glucose diets without adequate B vitamins.