Vitamin B1, or thiamine, is water-soluble and cannot be stored by the body, which means you need a consistent daily supply. Learn what the recommended daily amounts are, what happens when you run low, and when a doctor's failure to address a deficiency may give rise to a medical malpractice…
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Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a neurological condition that can cause confusion, poor coordination and paralysis of the muscles within or surrounding the eye. Despite these common symptoms of the disease, it is not always simple to diagnose. While bloodwork may show a lack of vitamin B1, or thiamine, in the body,…
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You know that a vitamin B1 (thiamin) deficiency can be problematic for your health in many ways. It can cause weight loss, it can hinder your immune system and it is something that you hope your doctor will catch and help you with moving forward. But how much are you…
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Legally Reviewed by Steven R. Davis and John A. Davis Jr. on August 24, 2026 Vitamin B1, known medically as thiamine, is an essential nutrient that your body requires for nerve function, heart health, and cellular energy production. When thiamine levels fall below what your body needs, the resulting deficiency…
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A vitamin deficiency isn’t good, of course, but it’s probably something you assume won’t have major ramifications. If you don’t have enough vitamins, you expect issues like fatigue, weight loss or brittle hair and nails. You also assume it’s something you can fix over time, and you figure you’ll recover…
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When your body struggles to absorb gluten the way it should, it could lead to the malabsorption of nutrients and nutrient deficiencies. One of the most common issues to see is damage to the GI tract from gluten exposure. This then goes on to cause inflammation and the eventual depletion…
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