Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast The #1 Vitamin Deficiency behind Bladder Issues (Freq. Urination, Leaky, Urgency)
Oct 7, 2023
This podcast discusses the #1 vitamin deficiency behind bladder issues, specifically vitamin B1 deficiency. Bladder issues like leaky bladder, frequent urination, and incomplete urination are linked to a problem with the nervous system. A thiamine deficiency in the brain can lead to a loss of control over the bladder. Age, diabetes, prediabetes, and chronic insulin resistance increase the likelihood of this deficiency. The podcast provides natural tips to address bladder issues, including taking vitamin B1, following a Healthy Keto® diet and intermittent fasting, drinking enough fluids, consuming apple cider vinegar, reducing caffeine consumption, and massaging the bladder.
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Bladder Issues and the Nervous System
- Bladder problems often stem from nervous system issues, not just physical blockages.
- The brain's periacqueductal gray matter, which controls the bladder, is vulnerable to B1 (thiamine) deficiency.
Diabetes, B1 Deficiency, and Bladder Issues
- A strong link exists between diabetes (and prediabetes) and bladder problems.
- Both conditions often involve B1 deficiency and autonomic nervous system issues, especially peripheral neuropathy.
Correcting B1 Deficiency
- Take two types of B1: benfotiamine (fat-soluble) and natural B1 (water-soluble).
- Supplement for two to three months, though improvements might appear within two weeks.