Beriberi is a Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Deficiency

10. Research

Ongoing animal studies show that thiamin deficiency could play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Insufficient levels of thiamin and decreased activity of thiamin-dependent enzymes cause an array of issues in the brain, beginning with oxidative stress and potentially leading to neuron death. Both are markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Memory loss, plaque formation, and changes in glucose metabolism follow, which are additional signs of the disease.