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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 aceyl-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 [[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.

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.