Thiamin

Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of thiamin nutrition? a.) The coenzyme contains pyrosulfate b.) It is required for regeneration of folate c.) It is required for regeneration of niacin d.) It is an integral part of the nerve cell membrane I was thinking A but thiamin is the vitamin part of the coenzyme TTP (thiamin pyrophosphate) not pyrosulfate...right? But i was also thinking D since thiamin occupies a special site on the membranes of nerve cells.

Answer: I'm guessing its D cos all the alcoholics are given thiamine 100mg tds to prevent wernickes encephalopathy, a brain disease where they lose the ability to speak

Question: What are the uses of thiamin mononitrate? It's on the label for a cake mix and I was curious as to why it's used in food?

Answer: Actually it seems like it is Vitamin B, as name suggests it is a Vitamin B1...... As it is a vitamin complex. thats why it is used in food

Question: What is the primary chemical reaction in which thiamin participates as its coenzyme? a. Transfers amine groups in the synthesis of amino acids b. Transfers hydrogen atoms in the synthesis of erythrocytes c. Assists in addition of methyl groups to compounds involved in energy metabolism d. Assists in the removal of one-carbon units from compounds involved in energy metabolism My book doesn't give a clear answer on this one. Thanks.

Answer: My biochem book says that the answer is D. After pyruvate enters Krebs, it loses a carbon as CO2, and thiamine pyrophosphate does appear to assist in this step. Hope this helps :)

Question: What is the formula for thiamin hydrochloride?

Answer: its chemical formula is C12H17N4OS

Question: is thiamin good or bad for you? i looked at the back of a 1 gallon orange juice bottle and it said 10% thiamin...

Answer: Did you look up this ingredient at all, or just post your Q here willing to take your chances on incorrect info? Thiamin is vitamin B1. You need vitamin B1. It's an essential nutrient. Oranges and other foods contain vitamin B1. The orange juice bottle probably gives 10% as the amount you get in a serving. So, 10 measured glasses = 100% of your MINIMUM daily requirement. Like all water soluable vitamins, vitamin B1 taken in excess will be excreted in your urine without long-term damage. It's merely wasteful to overdose on water soluable vitamins.

Question: which of the following is a property of thiamin nutrition? a. participates in activation of prothrombin b. significant amounts are found in sugary foods c. requirements are proportional to energy expenditure d. deficiency results in dementia and marked dermatitis

Answer: c. requirements are proportional to energy expenditure

Question: Why does Poly-MVA contain Thiamin instead of Benfotiamine, Riboflavin instead of Riboflavin-5-phosphate and? Cyanocobalmin instead of Methylcobalmin, Alpha Lipoic Acid instead of R-Lipoic Acid? Has anyone got an explanation for this?

Answer: Because there is no profit in it. Most don't even know about the better versions of the vitamins! I checked out their site and all I have to say is WOW that is an expensive bunch of mess. Alex

Question: What is the vitamin Thiamin do for your body?

Answer: Thiamin may enhance circulation, helps with blood formation and the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is also required for the health of the nervous system and is used in the biosynthesis of a number of cell constituents, including the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is used in the manufacture of hydrochloric acid, and therefore plays a part in digestion. It is also great for the brain and may help with depression and assist with memory and learning. In children it is required for growth and has shown some indication to assist in arthritis, cataracts as well as infertility.

Question: can vitamin b1 thiamin food supplement help in building muscle mass?

Answer: Vitamin B1 --Thiamine enhances circulation and assists in blood formation,carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of hydrochloic acid-which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine also optimizes cognitive activity and brain function. Has a positive effect on energy, growth,normal appetite, and learning capacity. Its neede for proper muscle tone of the intestines,stomach, and heart. Thiamine also acts as an antioxidant, protecting the body from the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, and smoking. SOURCES: the richest food include brown rice, egg yolks,fish, legumes, liver, peanuts, peas, pork., poultry, rice bran, wheat grem, and whole grains.

Question: Foods that are high in Thiamin? Please tell me what foods are high in Thiamin? Tell u the truth i don't even know what it means, but i need it because of my homework.

Answer: Thiamin is a nutrient (Also known as B1), and it can be found in the following foods: whole grain cereal, yeast, kale ( a dark leaf lettuce), brown rice, cauliflower, asparagus, oranges, whole grain breads, and/or potatoes. (Just to name a few) Good Luck!

Question: If thiamin (Vitamin B) is easily destroyed by heat? How come bread and potatoes can be a good source of it? Wouldn't it be destroyed when they are cooked?

Answer: Because most of the thiamin IS lost during the production of white flour and polished (milled) rice, white rice and foods made from white flour (e.g., bread and pasta) are fortified with thiamin .Fortified means that vitamins or minerals have been added to the food in addition to the levels that were originally found before the food was refined. Hope that helps. Was a good question.

Question: what is the brief chemical nomenclature of thiamin?

Answer: Yeah its much faster. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiamin

Question: B1 or Thiamin for Anxiety or Mosquitos? does any one know if thiamin helps relieve anxiety? my father bought some B vitamins to help keep the mosquitos away, even though garlic tablets worked a bit better, I researched the Thiamin which B1 vitamins are made out of. I was wondering of anyone knows if B1 vitamins help reduce anxiety and if so, how does itwork and how much would one take? if anyone knows anything about the mosquitos it would help too.

Answer: I don't think mosquitos are good for anxiety. Vitamin's especially B vitamins are necessary for healthy nerve function, but most people get enough of it in their diet. If you have continuous anxiety, more so than normal to where it is affecting your ability to function, look to your doctor and a prescription. Xanax is widely used for anxiety.

Question: Is Thiamin good for you? I usually eat Mini-Wheats for breakfast. On the front, it says there are lots of fiber and even more Thiamin. Also, under the Thiamin box, it says 90%, so I'm guessing there's a lot! Could someone please tell me if that's 90% good or bad?

Answer: Thiamine (Vitamin B 1) is watersoluble and good for energy production, brain function and digestion. It helps the body to use protein. Recommended is 1.5 mg (you get 90% of that in your Mini-Wheats), some nutritionists say 35 mg is optimal, you are far away from that. So there is no problem with the amount you are getting from your breakfast. And there can not be a toxicity anyway because Vit. B 1 is watersoluble so if your body does not use all you eat you just pee it out.

Question: what are the functional group present in thiamin? identify the functional groups in the structure of thiamin

Answer: You can check yourself on the functional group of Thiamin or vitamin B1 on the following website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiamin It's better to check it yourself rather than the answer will be giving to you.

Question: is Thiamin Mononitrate an element, mixture, or compound? i kinda need this for my homework. =/

Answer: this would be a compound, if that is your only choices. I would say it is more likely to be a molecule.