Some Considerations about Thiamine or Vitamin B1

Authors

  • Dra. Lizet de la Caridad Fernández Falcó
  • Dra. Gladys García González
  • Lic. Inés M. Creagh Banderas
  • Dra. Yamil Fernández Betancourt
  • Dra. Aimé Figueras Savón

Keywords:

vitamin B1, thiamine, beriberi

Abstract

The structural aspects and main functions of vitamin B1 or thiamine are discussed. It cites the main foods rich in this vitamin and its nutritional requirements, according to data provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. The main clinical manifestations that characterize the thiamine deficiency status are analyzed and some techniques are used to evaluate the nutritional status of thiamine.

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Published

2013-09-03

How to Cite

1.
Fernández Falcó DL de la C, García González DG, Creagh Banderas LIM, Fernández Betancourt DY, Figueras Savón DA. Some Considerations about Thiamine or Vitamin B1. Rev Inf Cient [Internet]. 2013 Sep. 3 [cited 2025 Jun. 28];81(5). Available from: https://revinfcientifica.sld.cu/index.php/ric/article/view/958

Issue

Vol. 81 No. 5 (2013)

Section

Review Articles