Vitamin B1

Functions

Active form: thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)
In thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), a cofactor for several dehydrogenase enzyme reactions (Be APT):

Epidemiology


Etiology


Pathophysiology


Clinical features

Tip

In malnourished or alcohol-dependent patients, always administer thiamine before giving dextrose to decrease the risk of precipitating or exacerbating Wernicke encephalopathy.

Mnemonic

Vitamin B1 deficiency causes Ber1Ber1.


Diagnostics


Treatment