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Thiamin

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How much do I need?

The current recommended daily intake (RDI) for thiamine is5:

  • Infants 0 - 6 months: 0.2 mg
  • Infants 6 - 12 months: 0.3 mg
  • Children 1 - 3 years: 0.5 mg
  • Children 4 - 8 years: 0.6 mg
  • Children 9 - 13 years: 0.9 mg
  • Men 14 years and older: 1.2 mg
  • Women 14 - 18 years: 1 mg
  • Women 19 years and older: 1.1 mg
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women 14 - 50 years: 1.4 mg

These are the daily amounts established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academy of Sciences (formerly known as the Institute of Medicine).

Why we include it

The B complex vitamins help the body convert food into energy in the form of glucose and utilize fats and proteins. They are essential for a healthy nervous system and healthy skin, eyes, and hair. Although a thiamin deficiency is rare in the U.S., it’s such a vital vitamin that we’ve included it in all of our multivitamin products to ensure you’re getting adequate levels of this nutrient. Since all B complex vitamins are water-soluble, your body will simply eliminate any it doesn’t use.

Where can I get it?

  • Asparagus – 1 cup, 0.29 mg
  • Green peas – 1 cup, 0.36 mg
  • Brussels Sprouts – 1 cup, 0.17 mg
  • Flaxseeds – 2 tbs, 0.23 mg
  • Spinach – 1 cup, 0.17 mg
  • Cabbage – 1 cup, 0.11 mg
  • Black Beans – 1 cup, 0.42 mg
  • Oats – 0.25 cup, 0.30 mg
  • Tofu – 4 oz, 0.18 mg
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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