Thiamine

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1 What is Thiamine?
2 Nutrition
3 Lack of Thiamine
4 Links

[edit] What is Thiamine?

Thiamine or thiamin, also known as vitamin B1, is a colourless compound with chemical formula C12H17N4OS. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Thiamine decomposes if heated.

[edit] Nutrition

Also known as vitamin B1, thiamine plays an important role in helping the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy. It is essential for normal growth and development and helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems. Thiamine is water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body; however, once absorbed, the vitamin is concentrated in muscle tissue.

[edit] Lack of Thiamine

The lack of this vitamin causes in fish - Anorexia, poor growth, nervous disorders, impaired carbohydrate metabolism, increased sensitivity to shock by physical blow to container or from light flashes. Fin congestion/haemorrhage, nervousness, fading of body colour.