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Excessive beer consumption and beri-beri

K F Whyte, M G Dunnigan, W B McIntosh

    Scottish Medical Journal
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    Excessive beer consumption can lead to cardiac beriberi, a thiamine deficiency. Beer drinkers are at high risk due to low thiamine content and high carbohydrates.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Alcohol consumption is a global health concern.
    • Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency can lead to severe health issues.
    • Cardiac beriberi, a form of wet beriberi, affects the cardiovascular system.

    Observation:

    • Two middle-aged males presented with symptoms of alcohol-induced cardiac beriberi.
    • Both individuals reported excessive consumption of beer.
    • Beer is characterized by high carbohydrate content and low thiamine levels.

    Findings:

    • Excessive beer intake places individuals at significant risk for thiamine deficiency.
    • The combination of high carbohydrate load and low thiamine in beer exacerbates this risk.
    • Alcohol-induced cardiac beriberi can occur in susceptible individuals with specific dietary patterns.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of nutritional assessment in alcoholic patients.
    • Suggests a need for increased awareness regarding the thiamine content of alcoholic beverages.
    • Underscores the potential cardiovascular risks associated with specific patterns of alcohol abuse.