Episode 292: Elliot Overton

Episode 292: Elliot Overton

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes April 8, 2026 Duration: 1:15:33

Elliot Overton is a nutritionist based in France, and is considered to be an expert in the clinical application of high-dose thiamine therapy. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and application of thiamine in clinical settings. Furthermore, he is cofounder and CEO of Objective Nutrients, a nutraceutical company specializing in excipient-free thiamine derivatives and related supplements. Elliot's overarching aim is to increase awareness about the benefits of thiamine through education and advocacy, striving to make this knowledge accessible to both practitioners and the general public. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Elliot talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:17)
  • (10:23) How Elliot first encountered thiamine
  • (14:38) Thiamine and stress
  • (18:11) The myriad benefits of thiamine
  • (33:05) Supplemental and dietary sources of thiamine
  • (38:16) Mitochondrial health and thiamine
  • (58:00) The modes of delivery and forms of thiamine
  • (01:07:06) Outro

 

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