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What is thiamine important for?

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Thiamine is needed for energy Metabolism, and proper function of the nervous system. -Jeremy G.

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functioning of nerves, , muscle cells, and the brain

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Thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1 or thiamin) stabilizes appetite and promotes muscle growth.

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Who makes Thiamine Hydrochloride?

i do


What is the chemical formula for Thiamine?

thiamine mononitrate « Choice America Network This website explains what thiamine mononitrate is made from although it does not offer any sources. It apparently is made from extracts from corn and soy as well as petroleum products from either China or the Middle East. Thiamine mononitrate found in many baked goods. Thiamine is a B vitamin. Mononitrates do break down into the "harmful kinds of nitrates" but everything I have read suggests that it is in negligible amounts.


How many atoms does thiamine monoitrate have?

Thiamine mononitrate has the chemical formula of C12H17CINO3S. By adding all of the subscripts the number of atoms can be found. This means each molecule has 36 atoms.


Is there a difference between Thymine and Thiamine?

Thymine is one of the 4 nucleotide bases in DNA. Its equivalent in RNA is uracil. Thymine is a pyridamine that binds to adenine. Thiamine is a B vitamin (Vitamin B1) that is a necessary part of human diets.


The citric acid cycle requires co-enzymes from what vitamins?

Vitamins, especially the B vitamins, play extremely important roles in producing cellular energy. Vitamins B2 and B3, for example, supply the major building blocks for substances called flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD and FADH) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD and NADH) which are critical elements of producing energy in the Krebs cycle as well as a process called oxidative phosphorylation. Thiamine is the cofactor of Thiamine pyrophosphate enzyme (TPP).

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Important vitamins to consume are?

niacin riboflavin thiamine


What nutrient is important to brain and tissue health?

thiamine


What food provides lot of thiamine?

Yeast, yeast extract (e.g., Marmite), and pork are the most highly concentrated sources of thiamine. In general, cereal grains are the most important dietary sources of thiamine.


Which nutrient is essential to heath of all tissuse including the brain?

I don’t know right now


What is the another name for Vitamin b1?

A: Thiamine, or aneurine hydrochloride


How does thiamine work to keep the brain?

without thiamine you get a brain disease


Is thiamine organic or inorganic?

thiamine is an organic molecule and it is a vitamin


What is the benefit of using cyanide rather than thiamine as a catalyst in the synthesis of benzoin from benzaldehyde?

Cyanide is poisonous, thiamine is not. Thiamine is a "greener" catalyst.


Thiamine hydrochloride used for?

my brother has to take this Thiamine HCL 100mg what is it taken for


How is supplemental thiamine taken?

Thiamine is available in oral, intramuscular injectable, and intravenous formulations. Injectable formulas are usually preserved for persons who are severely thiamine deficient.


What are the demographics of thiamine deficiencies?

Thiamine deficiencies have no sex or racial predilection. Thiamine deficiency is more common in developing countries where poor nutrition occurs frequently.


What is the first treatment for thiamine deficiency?

When a patient has serious symptoms of thiamine deficiency, supplementation is usually started by giving thiamine through an IV or by intramuscular shots.