This is a presentation gives a brief explanation about the vitamin called thiamin

1. Group: Hunter, Quinn, and
Brittney

2. • Body converts thiamin into thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP)
which is required by enzymes.

3. • Acts as a coenzyme: Vitamin facilitates the function of an
associated enzyme.
• Plays a role in production of DNA, RNA, and
Triglycerides.
• Without the coenzyme, protein synthesis is stopped
because the enzymes that make RNA and DNA don’t
work.
• DNA and RNA are needed for metabolic processes and
for the production of new cells.

4. • Helps the body
convert carbohydrates
into glucose. Without
it the body can’t use
carbohydrates
effectively.
• Plays a part in
breaking down fats
and proteins.

5. • Thiamin helps regulate the in and out of the cells of your
nerves and muscles.
• When muscles contract and nerve cells send impulses,
the cellular membranes open to let electrolytes move in
and out of cells.
• Helps create Myelin

6. • RDA: Adult Males: 1.2
mg/day, Adult Females: 1.1
mg/day
• Enriched Cereal Products:
Ex. Wheaties .9 mg(75%
RDA Males, 82% RDA
Females)
• Nuts and Seeds: ex.
Pistachios .26 mg (22%
Males, 24% Females)
• Meats: Ex. Lean Pork Loin
.53 mg (44% Males, 48%
Females)
• Soymilk .15 mg (12% Males,
14% Females)

7. • Dry Beriberi (nervous system)
• Wet Beriberi ( Cardiovascular system)
• Infantile Beriberi (found in babies)
• Cerebral Beriberi (alcoholism)

8. • Appears to be safe, high amounts don’t appear to cause
risk of toxicity.
• There is no determined tolerable upper intake level.
• Body excretes the excess, doesn’t get stored because it’s
water soluble.
• Although there’s limited documentation of adverse
effects, it doesn’t mean there is no potential for harmful
effects.

9. • Called “anti-stress” vitamin
because it may strengthen
the immune system and
withstand stressful
conditions.
• It was names B1 because it
was the first B vitamin to be
discovered.
• Discovered in 1910 by
Umetoaro Suzuki while
looking for a cure for
beriberi.
• Thiamin reacts with tannins,
chemicals in coffee and tea..