The Number One Nutritional Deficiency Behind Constipation

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Let’s talk about the #1 nutritional deficiency behind constipation: a vitamin B1 deficiency. A severe vitamin B1 deficiency is called beriberi. Beriberi is usually caused by poor diet or alcoholism.

Symptoms include loss of appetite, weakness, limb pain, shortness of breath, and swollen feet or legs.