Know Your Blood Parameter : Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

1. Parameter Name  Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

2. Test Type  Blood

3. Normal Range  70–180 nmol/L (lab-specific)

4. High Levels Indicate  Rare and generally non-toxic; may result from excessive supplementation.

5. Low Levels Indicate  Deficiency may lead to neurological and cardiovascular issues like Beriberi or Wernicke's encephalopathy.

6. Why It's Tested  To assess thiamine deficiency, especially in individuals with malnutrition, alcoholism, or chronic illness.

7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)  Fatigue, irritability, poor coordination, memory issues, nerve pain.

8. What To Do If Abnormal  Supplementation under medical supervision; evaluate dietary intake and absorption status.

9. Common Conditions Related  Beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, chronic alcohol use.

10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection  Found in pork, whole grains, legumes, nuts; alcohol impairs absorption.

11. References (APA Format)  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. (2022). Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). MedlinePlus. (2023). Thiamine test. https://medlineplus.gov