 The present study found that thiamine intake was inadequate among Korean adults and was associated with increased risks of hypertension, myocardial infarction, or angina, type 2 diabetes, depression and dysepidemia. Thiamine supplementation may help reduce these risks and should be considered as a preventative measure against NCDs and mental health problems. This article was authored by Hainee and Duk, Hojin-O, in Mo-Yoon and others.