Name: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
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Mechanism: Coenzyme in decarboxylation rxns. Facilitates conduction of impulses in peripheral nerves.
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Special Features: Deficiency ® dry & wet beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff’s synd. RDA directly proportional to caloric intake. Deficiency common in alcoholics.