Why might a heavy alcohol user become thiamine deficient?
A) Alcohol is a catabolic enzyme for thiamine.
B) Alcohol inhibits the transportation of thiamine through intestinal walls.
C) Alcohol damages the intestine limiting absorption of a wide variety of nutrients, including thiamine.
D) Heavy alcohol users prefer sugary foods that are low in thiamine.

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Alcohol inhibits the absorption of thiamine by damaging the intestinal lining and interfering with its transport across the intestinal walls.

Why Might a Heavy Alcohol User Become Thiamine Deficient