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Download Solution PDFBy what name is Vitamin B1 known which is essential for glucose metabolism and healthy nerve, muscle and heart function?
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- Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1, is essential for glucose metabolism and plays a key role in nerve, muscle, and heart function.
- It helps the body convert food into energy and is crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
- A deficiency in Thiamin can lead to diseases such as beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
- Thiamin is water-soluble and must be consumed regularly as it is not stored in the body in significant amounts.
- Good sources of Thiamin include whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and pork.
Additional Information
- Vitamin B1 was the first B vitamin discovered and hence named B1.
- It is part of the B complex family of vitamins, which are all essential for various metabolic processes in the body.
- Thiamin is particularly important for athletes and individuals with high energy demands due to its role in energy metabolism.
- Alcohol consumption can interfere with the absorption of Thiamin, leading to deficiencies.
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