Which of the following was the first B vitamin discovered in 1897?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Thiamine
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Thiamine was the first B vitamin discovered in 1897.
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Thiamine, also known as thiamin or vitamin B1, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement.
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As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent thiamine deficiency and disorders that result from it, including beriberi, Korsakoff's syndrome, and Korsakoff's psychosis.
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Its other uses include maple syrup urine disease and Leigh's disease.