Wernicke's Encephalopathy

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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy is a form of Encephalopathy.

 

Thes Substances may Alleviate Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

Amino Acids

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may be useful for the treatment of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy.  [1]

 

Minerals

 Magnesium supplementation may be a useful adjunctive treatment for Wernicke’s Encephalopathy (Vitamin B1 therapy for Wernicke’s Encephalopathy may be ineffective in the presence of Magnesium deficiency).

 

Vitamins

 Wernicke’s Encephalopathy is caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency.  Intramuscularly-injected Vitamin B1 is the standard treatment for Wernicke’s Encephalopathy.  [2]

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