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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency

Overview of Beriberi and Wernicke's encephalopathy.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
NutritionNeurologyCardiology
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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Alcohol - problem drinking
National
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 189: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
Local
EFNS guidelines for diagnosis, therapy and prevention of Wernicke encephalopathy
Local
Guidelines for the Management of Alcohol Dependence and Acute Withdrawal (includes thiamine deficiency management)
Local