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How do you get beriberi?

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You can get beriberi from severe thiamine deficiency (vitamin B1) in the diet

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What is beriberi?
Beriberi is a nervous system ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet
Symptoms of beriberi?
Symptoms of beriberi is lost skin.You can learn treat beriberi tips in http://www.removeberiberi.com/
How is beriberi caused?
Lack of thiamine or Vitamin B1.
What is the cause of beriberi?
Beriberi is caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). Thiamine occurs naturally in unrefined cereals and fresh foods, particularly whole grain bread, fresh meat, legumes, green vegetables, fruit,...
What are the symptoms of beriberi?
Its symptoms include weight loss, emotional disturbances, impaired sensory perception, weakness and pain in the limbs, periods of irregular heart rate and swelling of bodily tissues is common.