Vitamin B1/Thiamine test can help your doctor diagnose a deficiency of vitamin B1 or thiamine in your body. Vitamin B1/thiamine deficiency can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, and reduced reflexes. Severe deficiency can lead to Beri Beri, a disease that can affect the heart and nerves, leading to serious complications. A simple blood test can help your doctor detect vitamin B1 deficiency, work out the cause and treat it with the help of supplements, dietary modifications and other measures. It is important for pregnant women and those planning to conceive to maintain vitamin B1 levels in a healthy range.

This test is required to check if you are suffering from any deficiency which can cause serious illness. A chronic and severe Vitamin b1 deficiency leads to Beri Beri which affects the heart and circulatory system. In some cases, this can be life-threatening.

2.5-7.5 μg/dL, or 74-222 nmol/L

vitamin b1 (thiamine) deficiency shows: They include fatigue, irritability, poor memory, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, abdominal discomfort, and weight loss. Eventually, a severe thiamin deficiency (beriberi) may develop, characterized by nerve, heart, and brain abnormalities. Low levels of thiamine reflect malabsorption states, poor nutritional status, or inadequate oral intake, while high levels suggest excessive intake or absorption issues

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