cocarboxylase
/ˌkoʊkɑrˈbɑksəleɪs/
noun
- A form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) that helps the body use carbohydrates for energy; also called thiamine pyrophosphate.
- Cocarboxylase is essential for converting food into energy in your cells.
- Doctors sometimes prescribe cocarboxylase supplements for people with certain metabolic disorders.
- A deficiency in cocarboxylase can lead to fatigue and nerve problems.