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4 January 2017

EFSA Publishes Advice On Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

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On December 19, 2016, the European Food Safety Authority published dietary reference values for thiamin as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes.
European Union Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

On December 19, 2016, the European Food Safety Authority ("EFSA") published dietary reference values for thiamin (vitamin B1) as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes. Thiamin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining healthy nervous and cardiovascular systems. The Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies ("NDA") confirms a Population Reference Intake ("PRI") of 0.1 mg per megajoule of energy requirements for all population groups older than seven months.

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