The "three Ds"-dermatitis,diarrhea,and dementia-are symptoms of the advanced progression of which deficiency disease?

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The "three Ds" (dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia) are classic symptoms of pellagra, a deficiency disease caused by a lack of niacin (vitamin B3). Beriberi is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), and hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism are hormonal imbalances rather than deficiency diseases.

The "Three Ds"-Dermatitis,diarrhea,and Dementia-Are Symptoms of the Advanced Progression of Which