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That disease is called as Korsakoff's psychosis. (I had an opportunity to face one such patient. A chronic alcoholic patient was admitted in the side room some 25 years back. He broke the glass bottle of saline and stabbed himself in the abdomen. Fortunately the wound did not penetrate the abdominal wall. He said that police has carried his wife away and he does not want to survive. Meantime his wife came. She said that nothing like that happened. He insisted her to tell the truth. The patient rapidly responded to injection thymine 100 mg, twice a day. Since then only I realized the importance of multivitamin supplementation in debilitated patients.)
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Approximately what percentage of alcoholics exhibit thiamin deficiency?
An estimated four out of five alcoholics are thiamin deficient.
Why do people who are very active require plenty of thiamin?
People who are very active require plenty of thiamin (vitamin B1) because it plays a crucial role in energy metabolism. Thiamin helps convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is the primary fuel source for physical activity. Additionally, it supports the proper functioning of the nervous system and muscle contraction, both essential for maintaining high levels of activity. A deficiency in thiamin can lead to fatigue and decreased performance, making adequate intake vital for active individuals.
What is the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?
Scurvy is an example of a disease directly caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Symptoms of scurvy include weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems due to the body's inability to produce collagen without enough vitamin C.
Does thiamin help your bodies?
Thiamin is the chemical name of Vitamin B1. It is essential in converting carbohydrates into energy and also mandatory for the functioning of the heart, muscles and the nervous system.
The first B-complex vitamin discovered was?
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) was the first B-complex vitamin discovered in the early 20th century. It was identified as the essential nutrient that could prevent beriberi, a disease caused by thiamine deficiency.
What organism causes Beriberi?
Beriberi is not caused by an organism ! It's a medical condition that results from a deficiency in Thiamin (Vitamin B1).
Which is the co-enzyme form of thiamin Thiaminacide Thiamin pyrophosphate Thiamin adenine dinucleotide or Thiamin flavin mononucleotide?
'''thiamin''' pyrophosphate (TPP)
What is thiamine important for?
Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is important for converting carbohydrates into energy in the body. It is also essential for proper functioning of the nervous system and muscle contraction. Thiamine deficiency can lead to conditions such as beriberi or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?
Microwaving the food conserves much of the thiamin.
Is thiamin a mineral?
No,it is a Vitamin.
Who invented thiamin?
my grandfather
Is thiamin mineral?
No,it is a Vitamin.
