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Description

Thiamin is one of the B vitamins. The B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that are part of many of the chemical reactions in the body. Thiamin (vitamin B1) helps the body's cells change carbohydrates into energy. The main role of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and nervous system. Thiamin also plays a role in muscle contraction and conduction of nerve signals. Thiamin is essential for the metabolism of pyruvate. Thiamin is found in: enriched, fortified, and whole grain products such as bread, cereals, rice, pasta, and flour, wheat germ, beef liver and pork, dried milk, egg, legumes and peas, nuts and seeds. A lack of thiamin can cause weakness, fatigue, psychosis, and nerve damage. Thiamin deficiency in the United States is most often seen in people who abuse alcohol (alcoholism). A lot of alcohol makes it hard for the body to absorb thiamin from foods. Unless those with alcoholism receive higher-than-normal amounts of thiamin to make up for the difference, the body will not get enough of the substance. This can lead to a disease called beriberi. In severe thiamin deficiency, brain damage can occur. One type is called Korsakoff syndrome. The other is Wernicke's disease. Source: Medline Plus, MedlinePlus: Thiamin

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) intake
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2015-11-17
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Vit B1 intake

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Language Variants Get Info

Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) 维生素 B1 摄入
Synonyms: 维生素 B1（硫胺素、Vit B1、B1、Thiamine）摄入（摄取、摄食、吸收、吸入、食入、进食、饮入、饮下、喝下、吃进、喝下去、吃进去）;维生素 B1 摄入（摄取、摄食、吸收、食入、进食）量（数量）
it-IT Italian (Italy) Assunzione di Vitamina B1
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) vitamine B1-inname
Synonyms: thiamine