vitamin b1

Thân thiện

A child eats a bowl of cereal fortified with vitamin B1.

Definition

Noun: - A B vitamin that prevents beriberi and is essential for maintaining appetite and growth. It is a water-soluble vitamin crucial for energy metabolism and proper nerve function.

Usage

• This term is used as a singular noun to refer to the specific nutrient. It is often discussed in contexts of nutrition, health, and biochemistry.
• Example: "A deficiency in vitamin B1 can lead to serious neurological problems."

Examples

• Noun:
  • "Whole grains are a good dietary source of vitamin B1."
  • "The doctor recommended a supplement to increase her vitamin B1 intake."

Advanced Usage

• "Thiamine": This is the scientific name and a common synonym for vitamin B1. It is often used in more technical or medical contexts.
  • Example: "Thiamine pyrophosphate is the active coenzyme form of vitamin B1."

Variants and Related Words

• Thiamine (n): The chemical name for vitamin B1.
• Aneurin (n): An older, less common name for vitamin B1.

Synonyms

• Thiamine: The biochemical name.
• Aneurin: An alternative historical name.

Related Phrases

• B-complex vitamin: Vitamin B1 is a member of this group of vitamins.
• Antiberiberi factor: A descriptive term highlighting its role in preventing beriberi.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vitamin B1
• thiamine
• thiamin
• aneurin
• antiberiberi factor