Vitamin B1 is an enzymatic cofactor needed to support the bioenergetic and anabolic needs of our cells.
Also known as thiamine, it is essential for the normal functioning and health of pancreatic cells. The pancreas contains high levels of thiamine, and deficiency of this vitamin can lead to impaired pancreatic function. (National Institute of Healt/ Said/ Physiology/Cell biology of pancreatic acinar mitochondrial vitamin B uptake)