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Vitamin B1 is needed for the normal functioning of every cell of the body, particularly nerve cells.
Acetylcholine, a chemical involved in the regulation of memory is released from nerve cells with the help of vitamin B1.
The metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein relies on this vitamin.
Vitamin B1 prevents beriberi, some symptoms are muscle weakness, weight loss, nerve damage, heart problems, and in severe cases, death.