Thiamin
This is what the ingredient is.
Thiamin (Vitamin B1, thiamine) is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in whole grains, meat, and legumes. Synthetically produced for food fortification.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
Nutrient fortification in cereals, bread, and flour. Essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function. Prevents beriberi deficiency.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA mandated fortification in enriched grain products. GRAS as nutrient. RDA: 1.1-1.2 mg/day. It is approved globally in the US, Europe, and Canada.
Here is what research has found.
Essential nutrient with well-documented requirements. Deficiency causes beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. No toxicity reported from food sources.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Extremely safe with no known toxicity from food or typical supplements. No upper intake level established. Water-soluble with excess excreted. Fortification has eliminated deficiency diseases in developed countries.
Sources
- FDA Fortification Standards
- NIH Thiamin Fact Sheet
- Dietary Reference Intakes
How to read this page
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