Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Vitamin

Type:

Carbohydrate metabolism, nerve function

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is essential for healthy hair growth as it supports proper blood circulation and nutrient delivery to hair follicles, potentially preventing hair loss.

Primary Function:

66-200 nmol/L

Normal Values:

Pathological Values:

<66 nmol/L (Deficiency)

Symptoms/Pathology in Deficiency:

Beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are disorders caused by a deficiency in vitamin B1 (thiamine), affecting the cardiovascular, nervous, and muscular systems, with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome specifically impacting the brain.

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Symptoms/Pathology in Increase:

Dietary Sources:

Whole grains, meat, fish

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