Vitamin B1: Synthetic vs. Natural – Dr. Berg

Are you taking synthetic vitamins every day? Find out why this may not be the best choice for your health.

0:00 Introduction: Synthetic vs. natural vitamin B1
0:10 Function of vitamin B1
0:26 Symptoms of a vitamin B1 deficiency
0:54 Synthetic B1 vitamins
2:11 Comparing natural vs. synthetic vitamins
2:45 Thanks for watching!

In this video, we’re going to talk about synthetic vitamins, specifically vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is incredibly important, especially when you’re doing keto and intermittent fasting.

Vitamin B1 protects the arteries from damage caused by high sugar and high insulin. It protects the myelin sheath in the nervous system, and can also help relieve the body of stress.

Peripheral neuropathy and other issues with the nervous system are common symptoms of a vitamin B1 deficiency. You can also develop problems in your arteries that can build up to a blood clot. Consuming sugar and refined grains can deplete vitamin B1.

Synthetic B1 is made from coal tar, ammonia, acetone, hydrochloric acid, and other synthetic chemicals. Synthetic B1 typically comes in the form of thiamine mononitrate or thiamine hydrochloride. 85% of the world’s B1 comes from China where it's very cheaply made. You can find this cheap, synthetic vitamin B1 in prenatal vitamins, children’s vitamins, infant formulas, and other standard multivitamins.

Generally speaking, synthetic vitamin B1 is only useful if you’re doing a detoxification or if you’re trying to improve symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Other than that, there is really no need for a “maintenance dose” of vitamin B1.

Nutritional yeast is one of the best natural sources of B vitamins, especially vitamin B1.

If you’re not sure if a vitamin is natural or synthetic, check the ingredients! Chemical names that don’t come from food are a tell-tale sign of synthetic vitamins.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you understand the difference between natural and synthetic B1. I’ll see you in the next video.

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[PhilipMcAdam]

I never knew there was such a thing at nutritional yeast until I started viewing Dr Berg. All those symptoms that I had to endure for the lack of a simple ingredient. Thanks once again Dr Berg

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Your videos are fantastic! Really informative, Easy and quick delivery of the information and short videos that are actually really entertaining to watch!

[fayereeves]

Thank you. I have been taking B1 for itching for over 30 years. I didn't know there was a difference.
Now I realize that it has prevented me from having Parkinson's.
I want to start taking the natural.
Thank you so much for the vidoes

[ryannlondon]

Just got your supplement of nutritional yeast! Brilliant! I can't take most b1 gives me headaches etc. Love that you created this product. Lifesaver.

[cleokarma]

Please give us more detailed information about B1 - what dose of benfotiamine is good to reverse peripheral neuropathy- and the benefits of taking melatonin and does regulating sleep with melatonin help in regulating the sleep cycle . Also what causes insulin resistance and how can we reverse it . Thank you

[barbaracoyle]

Thank you Dr B for doing videos telling us how to know what is synthetic or not.

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Dr Berg, could you do a video aboit scoliosis pain management? I know that it is genetic, and more about the curvature and the twist of our ribs and vertebrae that affects and pushes the organs, but how also can keto diet help?

[Wendy_Woo]

So glad I have some Nutritional Yeast.
Will be trying to take some every day.
Thank You

[eugenieluzincourt]

Hi Dr Berg thank you always for those good info, I have a question according to that video I recently find out I am pregnant and I was wondering what can you suggest as vitamins or plant base pre-natal because since I started keto and follow up your advice you thought there no need for a multi vitamin as long as I do the kale shake and added your wheatgrass powder, electrolyte powder, and trace mineral as well, I would appreciate if you could advise me on that thanks again Dr Berg.

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idea for future video : why protein is necessary or not to burn fat in ketogenic diet

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Dr Eric thank you so much for such a detailed insight on everything. Hats off to you.
Just one question, can IBS patient take nutritional Yeast.
Thanks

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I want to hear about more vitamin deficiencies for people who have learning disability or attention deficit or add which affects their brains and what vitamins and what foods that can help them with that