- Polished rice has a longer shelf life and different texture compared to unpolished rice but is nutritionally deficient, especially in Vitamin B1. - Beri-beri is caused by a severe deficiency of Thiamine (Vitamin B1). - Symptoms of beri-beri include neurological and cardiovascular problems.
In countries where polished rice is the mean cereal in their diet, people suffer from
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Water-soluble Vitamins (B-complex, C): Chemical names, sources, functions, deficiency diseases, coenzyme roles)
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