It is necessary for proper metabolism of sugar and starch to provide energy, for maintenance of good appetite and normal digestion. It maintains a healthy nervous system and mental attitude, and body growth. Stress increases the need for B-1 and all B-6 vitamins. Prevents beri-beri.
Deficiency of B-1 in a person causes the following:
a. Lack of appetite
b. Retarded growth
c. Nervousness
D. Constipation
E. Fatigue
F. Beri-beri in severe deficiency
Plants Containing Vitamin B-1
a. Dried beans as munggo, cadios, patani, cowpeas, red beans,etc.
b. Leafy vegetables such as: malunggay leaves, ampalaya leaves,pepper leaves,saluyot leaves,kamote tops,squash tops,kangkong,alugbate,etc.
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