Tag: Nervous system disorders

An estimated 80% of individuals with alcohol use disorder do not absorb or retain enough thiamine, leading to severe deficiency. This can result in a range of health issues, with a severe complication that occurs with thiamine B1 deficiency often manifesting as beriberi or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

According to the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, nutritional deficiencies, particularly a lack of B vitamins, are a known cause of peripheral neuropathy. This confirms that the act of not eating or consuming an imbalanced nutrition diet can seriously affect nerves, impacting sensation, motor control, and overall nervous system function.