vitamin B1
Energy metabolism micronutrient
Vitamin B1, also called thiamine, is an essential nutrient that helps convert food into energy and supports nerve function.
Deficiency causes beriberi, a disease affecting the heart and nervous system.
Found in whole grains, pork, and legumes.
The doctor recommended vitamin B1 supplements.
Pig as food
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- yeastFermenting fungus
fortified cereals · enriched flour · brown rice · sunflower seeds · black beans · lentils · nutritional yeast · oats
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- decarboxylationCarboxyl group elimination
enzymatic · cellular respiration · energy conversion · biochemistry
Vitamin B1 deficiency disease
- polyneuropathyDiffuse peripheral nerve dysfunction
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
ataxia · confusion · memory loss · muscle weakness · paresthesia · tachycardia · cardiomyopathy · edema
Oral product adding nutrition
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- absorptionProcess of taking in
bioavailability · injection · megadose · RDA · water-soluble · therapeutic dose
pork
Pig as food
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
yeast · fortified cereals · enriched flour · brown rice · sunflower seeds · black beans · lentils · nutritional yeast · oats · wheat germ
coenzyme
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
decarboxylation · enzymatic · cellular respiration · energy conversion · biochemistry
beriberi
Vitamin B1 deficiency disease
- polyneuropathyDiffuse peripheral nerve dysfunction
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
malnutrition · ataxia · confusion · memory loss · muscle weakness · paresthesia · tachycardia · cardiomyopathy · edema · nystagmus
dietary supplement
Oral product adding nutrition
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
absorption · bioavailability · injection · megadose · RDA · water-soluble · therapeutic dose
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