Thiamine
| Thiamine | |
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| Term | Thiamine |
| Short definition | Thiamine - (pronounced) (YOUR-uh-min) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Thiamine helps some enzymes work properly, helps break down sugar in the diet, and keeps your nerves and heart healthy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Thiamine - (pronounced) (YOUR-uh-min) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Thiamine helps some enzymes work properly, helps break down sugar in the diet, and keeps your nerves and heart healthy. It's found in pork, offal, peas, beans, nuts, and whole grains. Thiamine is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Too little thiamine can cause a condition called beriberi (a condition characterized by heart, nerve, and digestive disorders). Too much thiamine can help cancer cells grow faster. Also called vitamin B1
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