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thiamin

 

[ หˆฮธaษช.ษ™.mษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nutritional science

Thiamin, also known as vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin that is crucial for carbohydrate metabolism. It plays a vital role in converting nutrients into energy and in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Thiamin is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters and is important in maintaining healthy brain function. A deficiency in thiamin can lead to serious health issues, including Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and Beriberi. Foods high in thiamin include whole grains, pork, and legumes.

Synonyms

aneurin, vitamin B1

Examples of usage

  • Consuming thiamin-rich foods helps maintain energy levels.
  • Thiamin deficiency can cause neurological problems.
  • Most people get enough thiamin from their diet.

Translations

Translations of the word "thiamin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tiamina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฟเคฏเคพเคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiamin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั–ะฐะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tiamina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ขใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thiamine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiamina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐ์•„๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠุงู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ thiamin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tiamรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กซ่ƒบ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรญamรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะฐะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiamina

Etymology

The term 'thiamin' was coined from the word 'thio' referring to sulfur and 'amine', a chemical group. It was first discovered in 1910 by the Japanese scientist K. S. Takaki, who noted its necessity for preventing beriberi, a disease common among populations with a rice-heavy diet. The compound was isolated and identified by researchers, including Frederick Gowland Hopkins and Elmer McCollum, who contributed to the understanding of vitamins in nutrition. In the 1930s, the structure of thiamin was elucidated, allowing for synthetic versions to be developed. This made it easier to supplement diets low in this nutrient and led to its use in food fortification programs to combat deficiency diseases globally.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,524, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.