Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency: Food Sources, Purposes, Absorption, Causes, Symptoms (ex Beriberi)

The video tutorial discusses vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, its sources, absorption, and role in metabolism. It highlights the causes and symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency, including diseases like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and beriberi. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin B1 levels through diet, especially for individuals with increased needs or absorption issues.

What is vitamin B1 also known as?

Why is vitamin B1 important for our body?

List some dietary sources of vitamin B1.

What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin B1 for adults?

Explain the role of vitamin B1 in energy metabolism.

How is vitamin B1 absorbed in the body?

What happens to vitamin B1 in the renal system?

What are some causes of vitamin B1 deficiency?

Describe the symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

What is the difference between wet and dry Beriberi?