Not enough vitamin B1 can cause brain damage
Friday, September 12, 2014 - 03:32
in Health & Medicine
A deficiency of a single vitamin, B1 (thiamine), can cause a potentially fatal brain disorder called Wernicke encephalopathy. Symptoms can include confusion, hallucinations, loss of muscle coordination and vision problems. Untreated, the condition can lead to irreversible brain damage and death.