DS Haven In Light Of Things
Most people only know the classic forms of thiamine deficiency, the brain, the nerves, and the heart. But this clip breaks down the form that may be missed most often: gastrointestinal beriberi. When thiamine-related dysfunction hits the gut and the autonomic nervous system, the symptoms can show up in ways that get brushed off, mislabeled, or completely misunderstood. If the brain and gut are not communicating properly, the whole system can start breaking down.
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