Question

Beri-Beri is caused due to

• A. Deficiency of Vitamin B${}_1$
• B. Deficiency of Vitamin B${}_2$
  
• C. Deficiency of Vitamin B${}_{12}$
  
• D. Deficiency of Vitamin B${}_6$
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Deficiency of Vitamin B${}_1$

Beriberi is a deficiency disease which develops due to deficiency of vitamin B${}_1$. It is common in individuals who consume polished grains and refined flour because whole grains are a good source of vitamin B${}_1$. Vitamin B${}_1$ plays an essential role in cellular metabolism as coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate. The important symptoms of beriberi are loss of appetite, fatigue, muscle atrophy, paralysis, mental confusion, cardiac oedema etc.