Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast
The #1 Vitamin Depleting Food in the World
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Quick takeaways
- Refined starches, significantly higher on the glycemic index than sugar, deplete vitamin B1 crucial for effective energy metabolism and digestion.
- Insufficient magnesium alongside vitamin B1 can exacerbate health issues, underscoring the need for balance in nutrient intake, especially with refined starch consumption.
Deep dives
The Detrimental Effects of Refined Starches
Refined starches are identified as the primary food that depletes essential vitamins, particularly vitamin B1, more than sugars do. An average person consumes almost double the amount of starch compared to sugar annually, leading to significant nutrient depletion due to the metabolic requirements of starches. Foods such as refined rice flour and maltodextrin not only spike blood sugar levels rapidly but also contribute to a potential deficiency in thiamine, which is crucial for digestion and energy metabolism. Symptoms of a B1 deficiency can range from fatigue and gastrointestinal issues to severe mood swings, insomnia, and even psychotic manifestations, especially among those consuming high amounts of these starches without sufficient thiamine intake.
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