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vitamin B1  thiamine, a member of the vitamin B complex that is necessary to break down and release energy from carbohydrates. Lack of this vitamin can cause loss of appetite, certain types of neuritis, and, in severe cases, beriberi, a condition that affects the brain, heart, and nerves. The best food sources for this vitamin are yeasts, ham and other types of pork, liver, peanuts, whole grain and fortified cereals and breads, and milk.




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