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To determine the prevalence of specific micronutrient deficiencies in hospitalized veterans without alcohol use disorder.

March 7, 2026DiseasesOpen Access

Thiamine and Micronutrient Deficiencies in Hospitalized Veterans Without Alcohol Use Disorder

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This exploratory study identifies micronutrient deficiencies in hospitalized veterans, suggesting substantial clinical implications.

To determine the prevalence of specific micronutrient deficiencies in hospitalized veterans without alcohol use disorder.
Prospective recruitment of hospitalized veterans without alcohol use disorder.
Assessment of plasma levels of thiamine, cobalamin, folate, magnesium, and cholecalciferol.
Interviews and physical exams conducted to evaluate clinical signs of micronutrient deficiencies, food insecurity, and malnutrition.
Statistical analyses using chi-square, Fisher's exact, and logistic regression were employed.
31.32% of participants had magnesium deficiency; 27.07% had thiamine deficiency.
Cholecalciferol deficiency was present in 25.27% of participants; 4.40% had cyanocobalamin deficiency.
50.60% of participants reported malnutrition, while 56.00% experienced food insecurity.
97.92% with thiamine deficiency showed clinical signs; 85.96% with magnesium deficiency showed signs.

Mates et al. (2026) studied this question.

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March 7, 2026DiseasesOpen Access

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This exploratory study identifies micronutrient deficiencies in hospitalized veterans, suggesting substantial clinical implications.

To determine the prevalence of specific micronutrient deficiencies in hospitalized veterans without alcohol use disorder.
Prospective recruitment of hospitalized veterans without alcohol use disorder.
Assessment of plasma levels of thiamine, cobalamin, folate, magnesium, and cholecalciferol.
Interviews and physical exams conducted to evaluate clinical signs of micronutrient deficiencies, food insecurity, and malnutrition.
Statistical analyses using chi-square, Fisher's exact, and logistic regression were employed.
31.32% of participants had magnesium deficiency; 27.07% had thiamine deficiency.
Cholecalciferol deficiency was present in 25.27% of participants; 4.40% had cyanocobalamin deficiency.
50.60% of participants reported malnutrition, while 56.00% experienced food insecurity.
97.92% with thiamine deficiency showed clinical signs; 85.96% with magnesium deficiency showed signs.

Mates et al. (2026) studied this question.

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