Who are likely to be deficient in Thiamine?
In general, if one’s daily diet contains some of the following items, he/she is less likely to be deficient in Thiamine: Beef Liver, Dairy Products, Wheat Germ, Fortified Cereals, Meat and Tuna. If you fall into the following categories, then you may be at risk of thiamine deficiency: The Elderly (people over 55 years of age) People who are sick or injured Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding People who have diabetes Anyone under long term stress People with liver disease People who just had undergone surgery Note: studies have indicated second hand smokers are likely to be deficient in all vitamins especially Vitamin C, Vitamin B and Vitamin E. Therefore, if you have a smoker in the family, consider taking some extra vitamin supplements to avoid deficiencies.
