Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is a part of the vitamin B complex that exhibits heat-lability and water-solubility. Thiamin is an active coenzyme of the vitamin B1 complex that facilitates the metabolism of organic biomolecules through various biological pathways. It is also crucial for the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular system. It also protects one from acquiring it's deficiency "beriberi'.
Foods high in thiamin include pork, fish, seeds, nuts, beans, green peas, tofu, brown rice, squash, asparagus, and seafood. The current daily value (DV) for vitamin B1 is 1.2mg.