Thiamine Deficiency Signs, Symptoms and More
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Feeling Weaker Than Usual
Muscle weakness is another symptom of thiamine deficiency. The weakness is caused by cells having difficulty obtaining energy from food. It may also be related to nerve damage from the deficiency.
If muscle weakness is caused by thiamine deficiency, supplementing with this nutrient will help improve the symptoms, and most people find that their strength starts returning. It may take a while to get back up to full strength, but the more promptly thiamine deficiency is managed, the faster the recovery is likely to be.
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