Daily Archives: September 18, 2014

Is Thiamine An Antidepressant?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Thiamine is an essential nutrient, a deficient intake of which causes the deficiency disease beriberi (here). Thiamine is absorbed and phosphorylated in the liver to produce the active coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (also called thiamine diphosphate). Thiamine pyrophosphate may play an … Continue reading →

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Do Vegetarians Need Vitamin B12 Supplements?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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