thiamin
US /ˈθaɪ.ə.mɪn/
UK /ˈθaɪ.ə.mɪn/
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thiamine, vitamine B1
a vitamin of the B complex, found in many foods and essential for carbohydrate metabolism and normal nerve function. A deficiency of it causes beriberi.
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Foods rich in thiamin include whole grains, pork, and legumes.
Voedingsmiddelen rijk aan thiamine zijn onder andere volle granen, varkensvlees en peulvruchten.
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A deficiency of thiamin can lead to neurological problems.
Een tekort aan thiamine kan leiden tot neurologische problemen.