Vitamin B1 or thiamine the first in the series of B-complex vitamins is actually the first B vitamin that was discovered. Today it is better known as the ‘anti-stress’ vitamin because of its contribution in reducing stress levels and maintaining a healthy immune system. The importance of healthy levels of B1 is clearly seen in the disease called beriberi that caused due to its deficiency. Some of the symptoms of the disease include fatigue irritability memory loss weight loss and muscle tenderness. Although these symptoms highlight the role B1 plays in different systems of the body here are some of its