Causes of Korsakoff Syndrome
Alcoholism is the main cause of Korsakoff syndrome and associated conditions. This is because alcoholic products prevent the body from absorbing and storing vitamin B1. These people also have a poorer diet, which can increase risk. There are many other less common risk factors that restrict nutritional absorption. These include:
– Eating disorders
– Colon cancer, which would lead to pain and discomfort that makes you put off eating
– Gastric cancer, which would restrict the absorption of nutrients
– Gastric bypass surgery, which limits your food portions and nutritional needs [2]
