Thiamin Diabetes
Thiamin is one of the B vitamins, a group of water-soluble vitamins that are part of many of the chemical reactions in the body.
Alternative Names
Vitamin B1; Thiamine
Function
Thiamin (vitamin B1) helps the body's cells convert
The main role of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and nervous system.
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Beriberi
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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