Category: Neuropsychiatry

An estimated 1-3% of the population may have thiamine deficiency, yet many cases are clinically missed due to varied and often misunderstood symptoms. A shortage of this vital nutrient, also known as vitamin B1, can profoundly affect the brain, leading to a spectrum of psychiatric and neurological issues.

Up to 65% of people with schizophrenia, a condition that can cause hallucinations, also have a vitamin D deficiency. This correlation has prompted significant research into whether vitamin D deficiency can cause hallucinations or if the link is more complex.