1. It is the prosthetic group of glyceraldehyde phosphate dehydrogenase, and also the coenzyme of glyoxalase and triose phosphate dehydrogenase. It participates in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and sugar metabolism in the body.
2. Make the human body get high energy. It can activate thiol (-SH) enzymes in the body, such as cholinesterase (related to allergic diseases), and protect the body from heavy metals and epoxy compounds. It can promote the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and it can also control the metabolism of cells.
3. It has the functions of radioactive protection and inhibition of melanin deposition.
4. Exist in tobacco leaves.