952 - Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency Is Causing Your Gut Problems

952 - Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency Is Causing Your Gut Problems

Author: Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC February 3, 2025 Duration: 32:03

Thiamine is a highly underrated but very important vitamin for your gut health, mitochondria, immune system, and more. However, 56% of people aren't getting enough. In this episode, I'll explain the important function of thiamine, signs of deficiency, health conditions associated with it and how you can add more thiamine in your diet. 

Check out these great resources on thiamine by previous Ruscio Radio guests!

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne's Nutrivore website with nutrition information: https://nutrivore.com/nutrients/vitamin-b1/

Elliot Overton's recommended thiamine protocols: https://www.eonutrition.co.uk/protocols 

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Why thiamine is important

02:40 Symptoms of deficiency

03:39 How diet leads to depletion

05:51 Candida, SIBO & other conditions deplete thiamine

13:39 Treatment & testing options

17:44 Thiamine success stories

20:55 Thiamine protocol

22:37 Food sources of thiamine

23:16 Safety & troubleshooting thiamine use

 

Featured Studies 

📉Foods, fortificants, and supplements: Where do Americans get their nutrients?:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21865568/

📉Hiding in Plain Sight: Modern Thiamine Deficiency:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34685573/

📉The thiamine status of adult humans depends on carbohydrate intake:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11582856/

📉Hiding in Plain Sight: Modern Thiamine Deficiency:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8533683/

📉Does Abiotic Stress Cause Functional B Vitamin Deficiency in Plants?:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27807106/

📉Impact of exercise and vitamin B1 intake on hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor and spatial memory performance in a rat model of stress: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25994133/

📉Effect of vitamin B1 supplementation on blood creatinine and lactate levels and clinical outcomes in patients in intensive care units:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37553224/

📉Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and thiamine deficiency after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in obese patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19083422/

📉Vagal dysfunction and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: novel pathways to chronic inflammation in HIV:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29596112/

📉Thiamin: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Thiamin-HealthProfessional/

📉High-dose oral thiamine versus placebo for chronic fatigue in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33210299/

📉Improvement of Heart Rate Variability with Benfothiamine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Type 2 Diabetic Patients ? Pilot Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261249122_Improvement_of_Heart_Rate_Variability_with_Benfothiamine_and_Alpha-Lipoic_Acid_in_Type_2_Diabetic_Patients_Pilot_Study#fullTextFileContent

📉Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): https://nutrivore.com/nutrients/vitamin-b1/

 

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Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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Trying to make sense of the latest health trends and research can feel overwhelming. Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare cuts through the noise with grounded, evidence-based conversations. Hosted by clinician and researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, this podcast explores the practical side of functional health, where complex science is translated into actionable steps you can use. Episodes often start with a curious question-why does one diet work for some but not others, or what does the latest study really mean for everyday health-and follow the evidence where it leads. You’ll hear deep dives into gut health, nutrition, and fitness, balanced with a critical eye that isn’t afraid to debunk popular fads when the data doesn’t support them. The tone is conversational yet precise, reflecting Dr. Ruscio’s dual role as a practicing clinician and a dedicated investigator. Each discussion is built to provide clarity, leaving you with a clearer understanding of how your body works and what might help it work better. It’s important to note that this podcast is for educational and informational purposes. While Dr. Ruscio shares his expertise as a doctor of chiropractic, the content does not constitute personal medical or professional advice. Instead, think of it as a reliable source for thoughtful analysis, helping you have more informed conversations about your own health journey.
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