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Plays a key role in converting carbohydrates into energy. It is required for the production of hydrochloric acid, for forming blood cells, and for maintaining healthy circulation.
Just like all B-vitamins, B-1 is a water soluble and cannot be stored in the body. It must but must be replenished on a daily basis. B-1 is also works best when taken in a balanced complex of the other B vitamins.
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Bibliographic details:
- Article: Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 11 Jan, 2010
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- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-b1-thiamine
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Dr. Biology. (Mon, 01/11/2010 - 09:55). Vitamin B1 - Thiamine. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-b1-thiamine
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Dr. Biology. "Vitamin B1 - Thiamine". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 11 Jan 2010. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-b1-thiamine
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Vitamin B1 - Thiamine". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 11 Jan 2010. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-b1-thiamine
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