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What 5 etiologies can result in a deficiency of thiamin in alcoholism?
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- Insufficient intake
- Decreased absorption (Na-K ATPase is inhibited by ETOH)
- Increased metabolism
- Decreased storage
- Deficiency of other vitamins (folate is needed for effective thiamine absorption)
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