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==Why is it Important?==

==Why is it Important?==

Thiamin is required for formation of (TPP), a coenzyme used during energy production, and is required by transketolase enzymes used during glucose metabolism<ref>McCormick DB. Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin. In Biochemical and physiological aspects of human nutrition. 2000 Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company p.475-481.</ref>. Cats require approximately 3x the amount of thiamin on a metabolic body weight basis relative to dogs<ref name="NRC">National Research Council (NRC). Vitamins. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p.212-216.</ref>.

Thiamin is required for formation of (TPP), a [[Nutrition Glossary#Coenzyme|coenzyme]] used during energy production, and is required by transketolase enzymes used during glucose metabolism<ref>McCormick DB. Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin. In Biochemical and physiological aspects of human nutrition. 2000 Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company p.475-481.</ref>. Cats require approximately 3x the amount of thiamin on a metabolic body weight basis relative to dogs<ref name="NRC">National Research Council (NRC). Vitamins. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p.212-216.</ref>.

==Roles in the Body==

==Roles in the Body==