Drivers of Thiamine Deficiency
1. Dietary Choices
- Refined sugar and carbohydrates
- White rice intake (polished rice)
- Processed foods
- Frequent alcohol consumption
2. Poor Absorption
- Chronic gut issues (SIBO, IBD)
- Thiamine inhibitors (coffee, tea, raw fish)
- Medications (metformin/ diuretics for example)
-General digestive impairment
3. Increased Losses
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes
-Diarrhea or chronic loose stools
- Vomiting
4. Increased Demand
- Excessive exercise
- Surgery or infection
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Hyperthyroidism
- High carbohydrate diet
5. Oxidative Stress
- Impaired antioxidant system
- Environmental Toxicities