Beriberi is a Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Deficiency
5. Thiamin Absorption
Studies show that long-lasting diarrhea, alcohol consumption, and liver disorders may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb and metabolize thiamin, leading to beriberi. Additionally, alcoholism, hyperthyroidism, strenuous exercise, fever, breastfeeding, and pregnancy increase the body’s need for vitamin B1. As a result of those studies, researchers identified specific biomarkers that cause impairment of thiamin transport and metabolism: SLC19A2, SLC19A3, SLC25A19, and TPK-1.
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