Tiamina

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Tiamina

Definición:

Es una de las vitaminas del complejo B, un grupo de vitaminas hidrosolubles que participa en muchas de las reacciones químicas en el organismo.

Nombres alternativos:

Vitamina B1; Tiamina en la dieta; Deficiencia de vitamina B1

Funciones:

La tiamina (vitamina B1) ayuda a las células del organismo a convertir carbohidratos en energía. También es esencial para el funcionamiento del corazón, los músculos y el sistema nervioso.

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