Beriberi is caused by deficiency of which vitamin?
A
Vitamin A
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B
Vitamin B
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C
Vitamin C
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D
Vitamin D
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Solution
The correct option is B Vitamin B Beri beri is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B1 or thaiamine. Symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness, swollen feet and legs and pain in the limbs.