Thiamin Flashcards
is it a trace element, vitamin, or mineral? Thiamin
vitamin B1
whats its coenzyme form?Thiamin
TPP, Thiamin Pyrophosphate
what quantities are stored in the body? Thiamin
30-70 mg
what is it easily destroyed by? Thiamin
heat or oxidation
what part of this is destroyed by what enzyme? Thiamin
Weak bridge, thaminase
what eight food sources is thaminase found in? Thiamin
tea, raw fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, fish paste, betel nut, fermented tea
what does it add to become active? Thiamin
two phosphate groups
what are its four functions? Thiamin
Carbohydrate metabolism, Maintenance of nervous system, Affects cardiovascular system, Normal appetite
in its function of carbohydrate metabolism what is an indicator of status? Thiamin
Level of enzyme, transketolase
what are the five deficiency symptoms related to its function of nervous system maintenance? Thiamin
-Neuritis -Irritability -Mental depression -Anorexia -Paresthesia
what happens in Paresthesia? Thiamin
neuritis
what is neuritis? Thiamin
inflammation of nerves
where does Carbohydrate metabolism take place? Thiamin
TCA cycle
what are the two deficiency symptoms in its function in the cardiovascular system? Thiamin
weak muscle, heart failure
at what level does normal appetite occur? Thiamin
Occurs >0.2 mg/1000 calories
how does it affect someones appetite? Thiamin
Does not increase appetite over normal
what disease did Takaki cure the Japanese navy of and how did he do it? Thiamin
less rice & more vegetables
what disease did Eijkman cure pigeons of and how did he do it? Thiamin
fed pigeons same diet as prisoners