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Vitamin B1: The Energy Vitamin Most People Forget
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Vitamin B1: The Energy Vitamin Most People Forget
We talk a lot about Vitamin D, C, zinc and magnesium — but Vitamin B1 deserves more attention than it gets.
B1, also called **thiamine**, helps turn food into energy. It supports nerves, brain function, muscles and the heart. Basically, it is one of those quiet nutrients doing important work in the background.
And because the body does not store it well, you need a steady intake.
Low B1 can show up as fatigue, weakness, tingling or numbness, irritability, poor appetite, memory issues or feeling mentally foggy. In more serious cases, deficiency can become a real neurological problem.
You do not always have to jump straight to supplements either. Foods rich in thiamine include pork, fish, eggs, sunflower seeds, beans, lentils, peas, nuts and whole grains.
One of the best bits from our **free 16-page Vitamin Guide** is the note on **benfotiamine**, a fat-soluble form of B1 that may be better absorbed, especially for nerve and metabolic support.
It is also best taken with food and works well alongside the full B vitamin family.
We will pop the link to the free guide in the comments. It is packed with practical information and worth saving.
Quick question: **What is the one vitamin or mineral you would not want to be without?**
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A link to the full Vitamin 101 guide : https://imahealth.org/tools-and-guides/vitamins-101-a-practical-guide-to-vitamins-for-better-health/
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Hands-down, vitamin D. Ever since my wife and I juiced up our D to the 80+ range (beginning in the height of COVID), we have enjoyed remarkable health. The C, E and zinc haven’t hurt, but I believe the higher D has had the greatest impact.
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I am in full agreement @db4him 💯. It still amazes me how many people are unaware of the power of Vit D, after talking to a friend that has a .pneumonia just yesterday, when I suggested taking high dose vitamin D and having her levels tested, she had no idea, and she is someone that is normally so strong and healthy.
One of the reasons I love this guide it offers foods that are rich in each vitamin, another way to ensure we eat well and nourish our bodies.
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