Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The #1 Vitamin Deficiency behind Bladder Issues (Freq. Urination, Leaky, Urgency)

Oct 7, 2023

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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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Quick takeaways

Bladder problems, such as urinary urgency, leaky bladder, incomplete urination, or frequent urination, are often linked to a deficiency in vitamin B1.

Maintaining proper fluid intake throughout the day and diluting urine can have a significant impact on bladder health.

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B1 Deficiency: The Common Thread in Bladder Problems

Bladder problems, such as urinary urgency, leaky bladder, incomplete urination, or frequent urination, are often linked to a deficiency in vitamin B1. The nervous system, particularly the peri aqueductal gray matter in the brain, plays a crucial role in controlling the bladder. A thiamine deficiency can affect this part of the brain and the autonomic nervous system, leading to bladder dysfunction. This deficiency is especially prevalent in individuals with diabetes, where around 50 to 70% experience bladder issues. B1 is important for nerve function and energy production, particularly in the presence of carbohydrates or glucose. Correcting the B1 deficiency through supplementation and adopting a low-carb diet can significantly improve bladder problems.

Introduction

3min

The Connection Between B1 Deficiency and Bladder Issues

2min

Strategies to Address Bladder Issues

3min

Today we’re going to talk about the #1 vitamin deficiency behind bladder issues: vitamin B1 deficiency.

A vitamin B1 deficiency could lead to problems, including:

• Leaky bladder

• Incomplete urination

• Frequent urination

• Getting up in the middle of the night to urinate

The common thread behind these bladder issues is actually a problem with the nervous system.

The main control with urine elimination stems from the brain, and this part of the brain is very sensitive to a vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.

A thiamine deficiency in the brain can even starve off certain neurons, causing a lack of function. The part of the brain that controls the bladder can shrink, leading to a loss of control of the bladder.

This situation is common with age and in those with diabetes, prediabetes, or chronic insulin resistance.

Natural tips to get rid of bladder issues:

1. Take vitamin B1 (benfotiamine and natural B1)

2. Get on the Healthy Keto® diet and do intermittent fasting

3. Drink 2.5 liters of fluid a day (not past 6 pm or 7 pm)

4. Consume apple cider vinegar (1 to 2 TBSP in water)

5. Reduce caffeine consumption

6. Massage the bladder

DATA:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19386...

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