vitamin B complex: Quick Facts

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Thiamin, also known as vitamin B1 (or thiamine), is a heterocyclic compound that contains a thiazole ring, which is a five-membered ring made up of one sulfur atom, one nitrogen atom, and three carbon atoms.

Diagram showing how B-vitamin coenzymes, such as vitamin B6, folic acid, and biotin, assist in metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, highlighting their roles in energy production and the tricarboxylic acid cycle.

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