disorders of nutrition
Thiamin Deficiency
Causes of Thiamin Deficiency
Thiamin deficiency may result from A deficiency of thiamin in the diet Young adults with severe Anorexia Nervosa and people whose diet consists mainly of highly processed carbohydrates (such as polished white rice, white flour, and white sugar) may not consume enough thiamin. Polishing rice removes almost all of the vitamins. People who consume excessive amounts of alcohol often substitute alcohol for food and thus do not consume enough thiamin, are at high risk of developing this deficiency. Also, alcohol may interfere with the absorption and metabolism of this vitamin and may increase the body’s need for thiamin. Thiamin deficiency may also result from Disorders or conditions that increase the body’s need for thiamin, such as an overactive thyroid gland ( Hyperthyroidism ), pregnancy, breastfeeding, strenuous exercise, and fever Disorders that interfere with the metabolism of the vitamin, such as Overview of Liver Disease None Disorders that prevent thiamin from being absorbed, such as Diarrhea in Adults that lasts a long time 