What vitamin b is lacking in beriberi?

Beriberi is usually associated with vitamin B1 deficiency.

When vitamin B1 is deficient, carbohydrate metabolism will be abnormal, affecting energy production, which may lead to dysfunction of the nervous system and muscle system, which is associated with beriberi. Secondly, vitamin B1 is essential for the normal function of the nervous system. Deficiency may cause neuropathy, manifested as paresthesia, numbness, etc. in the feet, which is also part of beriberi symptoms. In addition, long-term diet imbalance, intake of vitamin B1 rich foods too little, such as whole grains, beans, nuts, etc., easy to cause vitamin B1 deficiency, increase the risk of beriberi.

In the prevention and treatment of beriberi, in addition to pay attention to vitamin B1 supplement, but also need to consider other related factors. If suspected beriberi problems, should seek medical advice in a timely manner, accurate diagnosis and reasonable treatment.