Korskoff's Syndrome
What is the Korsakoff' Syndrome?
It is a memory disorder which is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, also called thiamine.
In the United States, the most common cause of thiamine deficiency is alcoholism.
Through impairment of nourshiment, a high need for Vitamine B1 is needed when consuming high volumes of alcohol.
Direct neurotoxic (poisonous damage to the nerves) effects of alcohol may also play some role.
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