The Story of Vitamin B1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258280390)

The Story of Vitamin B1 by Carl Rupert Addinall is a comprehensive account of the discovery and importance of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. The book traces the history of the discovery of thiamine, starting from the early research on beriberi in Japan in the late 19th century to the isolation and identification of thiamine by Casimir Funk in 1912. Addinall explains the vital role that thiamine plays in the human body, including its involvement in energy metabolism, nerve function, and the synthesis of DNA and RNA. He also delves into the various diseases and conditions that can result from thiamine deficiency, such as beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease. The book also explores the sources of thiamine in the diet, including whole grains, meat, and legumes, and discusses the importance of fortifying foods with thiamine to prevent deficiency. Addinall also examines the various forms of thiamine supplements and their effectiveness in treating thiamine deficiency.Overall, The Story of Vitamin B1 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and science of nutrition and health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Carl Rupert Addinall
ISBN-10: 1258280396
ISBN-13: 9781258280390
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2012
Pages: 58
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d