What is Thiamine(Thiamin or Vitamin B1)

Thiamine or thiamin (Vitamin B1) is water-soluble vitamin. Thiamine is one of B vitamins.

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is essential for carbohydrates metabolism. It plays role in growth, development. Also it's necessary for hearth, nervous, muscles and digestive systems.

Vitamin B1 was discovered by Umetaro Suzuki in Japan in 1910. It was first crystallized in 1926. Synthesis was reported in 1935.