“Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is converted to the active coenzyme thiamine
pyrophosphate by the enzyme thiamine diphosphokinase. Thiamine pyrophosphate
functions in carbohydrate metabolism. “ – Gelman et. al.
(2007)
“Therapeutic supplementation with thiamine and pyridoxine (Vitamin
B6) can reduce the severity of diabetic neuropathy.” Gelman et.
al. (2007)
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