Q. Prolonged deficiency of thiamine in human diet may lead to
A) Pellagra
B) Beri-beri
C) Anaemia
D) Haemorrhage
Explanation
Prolonged deficiency of thiamine (vitamin-$B_{1}$) in human diet may cause beri-beri disease. It is characterized by muscle weakness, retarded growth, weak heart beat and even heart failure.
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