FNN100 - Module 6: Thiamin (subject to update)

thiamin functions: produce enzyme cofactor involved in metabolism and produce neurotransmitters

vitamin involved in energy metabolism: thiamin

vitamin involved in production of neurotransmitters: thiamin

Beriberi: thiamin deficiency

symptoms of Beriberi (thiamin deficiency): anoxeria, weakness/fatigue, neurological symptoms, and heart complications

wet Beriberi: causes edema

dry Beriberi: affects central nervous system/nerve function

site of thiamin absorption: jejunum/ileum (small intestine)

method of thiamin absorption at low concetration: carrier mediated absorption

method of thiamin absorption at high concetration: passive diffusion

Method of Excretion for Water Soluble Vitamins: via urine

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS): a neurodegenerative disorder caused by severe thiamin deficiency associated with alcholism

causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS): alcoholism and malnutrition

dietary sources of thiamin: pork, yeast, legumes and wheat germ

thiamin toxicity: no known toxicity or UI

Anti-Thiamin Factors (ATF): enzymes that occur naturally in food and function is to degrade thiamin