Thiamine Deficiency Signs, Symptoms and More
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Persistent Fatigue
Fatigue or lasting tiredness is a common issue with a variety of possible causes. Fatigue caused by thiamine deficiency could be slight, or it may manifest as severe exhaustion and a total lack of energy, depending on the severity of the deficiency.
Thiamine helps convert food into energy. Someone with a thiamine deficiency may be undernourished because they're not getting the full energy benefit of the food they're consuming, especially if they also have a reduced appetite.
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