Understanding What Foods Deplete Vitamin B1
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5 min read
An estimated 80% of individuals with chronic alcohol abuse will develop a thiamine deficiency, but alcohol is not the only cause. Beyond this well-known factor, several types of foods, beverages, and specific dietary patterns can also contribute to a decrease in vitamin B1 (thiamine) levels in your body. This happens either by containing thiaminase enzymes that destroy the vitamin or by increasing the body's metabolic demand for it.
