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==Roles in the Body==

==Roles in the Body==

Thiamin (as TPP) is responsible for the decarboxylation of α-ketoacids and acyl-CoA derivatives during amino acid and glucose metabolism. The TPP-dependant enzyme transketolase is also involved in metabolism of glucose and ribose synthesis via the pentose phosphate pathway.  

Thiamin (as TPP) is responsible for the decarboxylation of α-ketoacids and acyl-CoA derivatives during amino acid and glucose metabolism. The TPP-dependant enzyme transketolase is also involved in metabolism of glucose and ribose synthesis via the pentose phosphate pathway.  

Thiamin is one of the essential nutrients involved with the clinical sequelae of refeeding syndrome<ref>Mehanna HM, et al. Refeeding syndrome: what it is, and how to prevent and treat it. BMJ 2008;336:1495-1498.</ref>. Refeeding syndrome can occurs when chronically starved animals are given a large bolus of readily absorbed carbohydrates without adequate amount of rate-limiting essential nutrients, specifically thiamin, [[Potassium - Nutrition|potassium]], and [[Magnesium - Nutrition|magnesium]]. The intracellular shift of these nutrients can cause rapid and profound clinical signs, leading to death if untreated.

Thiamin is one of the [[Nutrition Glossary#Essential Nutrients|essential nutrients]] involved with the clinical sequelae of refeeding syndrome<ref>Mehanna HM, et al. Refeeding syndrome: what it is, and how to prevent and treat it. BMJ 2008;336:1495-1498.</ref>. Refeeding syndrome can occurs when chronically starved animals are given a large bolus of readily absorbed carbohydrates without adequate amount of rate-limiting essential nutrients, specifically thiamin, [[Potassium - Nutrition|potassium]], and [[Magnesium - Nutrition|magnesium]]. The intracellular shift of these nutrients can cause rapid and profound clinical signs, leading to death if untreated.

==Consequences of Thiamin Deficiency==

==Consequences of Thiamin Deficiency==