Overview
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Explore the essential role of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) in metabolism and its importance as a cofactor for key enzymes in this informative 12-minute video. Learn about the water-soluble nature of thiamine and its critical function in supporting pyruvate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase, and transketolase enzymes. Discover the consequences of thiamine deficiency, including Korsakoff syndrome and metabolism dysfunction syndrome. Gain insights into the symptoms associated with Vitamin B1 deficiency and understand why this nutrient is vital for overall health. Enhance your knowledge of nutritional biochemistry and its impact on human physiology through this concise yet comprehensive review of Thiamine.
Syllabus
Intro
What are vitamins
What is thiamine deficiency
Korsakoff syndrome
Metabolism dysfunction syndrome
Symptoms
Taught by
Medicosis Perfectionalis