Vitamin B1 Deficiency Symptoms Explained By Dr. Berg

Could you have a vitamin B1 deficiency? Check out these vitamin B1 deficiency symptoms to help find out.
Timestamps
0:00 Vitamin B1 deficiency
0:33 Vitamin B1 deficiency symptoms
2:38 What causes B1 deficiency?
3:10 What could you do?
Today we’re going to cover what you need to know about a vitamin B1 deficiency. Vitamin B1 is a helper vitamin. When someone switches over to a ketogenic diet, they need a lot of vitamin B1 to support the mechanism of fat-burning or fat metabolism.
Vitamin B1 deficiency symptoms:
• Nervous energy
• Edema in the calves
• Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
• Increased heart rate
• Restless legs
• Seasickness or car sickness
• Nightmares
• Air hunger
A few causes of B1 deficiency:
1. Sugar
2. Refined grains
3. Alcohol
4. Liver damage
5. Stress
6. Caffeine
7. Birth control pills
8. Antacids
What you could do for a vitamin B1 deficiency:
1. Cut out any of the causes listed above
2. Take nutritional yeast (unfortified)
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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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, and 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.
Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand vitamin B1, and these important vitamin B1 symptoms.

[@renitawilliams1563]

I had taken the first dosage of Vitamin B1 before going to bed. It made a huge difference. I had no mind racing, no anxiety, no nightmares, and no restless leg syndrome. With the combination of magnesium glycinate, I slept like a baby last night. I haven't slept like this in years. The amount of sleep that I had gotten had greatly improved after taking Vitamin B1 for the 1st time. Thank you so much Dr. Berg.

[@s0la.scr1ptura]

I currently have all those symptoms. Is b1 still working well for you?

[@renitawilliams1563]

Hello @@s0la.scr1ptura . Yes, vitamin B1 is still very effective.

[@bryanamodia8719]

​@@renitawilliams1563what type of b1 you taken?

[@chrischrisman3564]

I watch many videos where I get 10 seconds of info, but had to watch a 10 min. video(ugh). But you however Doc, provide pure info. with no fluff. Thank you , your videos are always time well spent.

[@suecollins3246]

I can live with a 10 minute video - but a 2 hour video for 5 tips to live to be a hundred or whatever!

[@Skribbles]

He really professional. I'm grateful.

[@maureengreen8240]

LOVE YOUR STYLE...NO "WASTIE" PEOPLE'S TIME WITH FILLER TALK. YOU GET DOWN TO IT CONCISELY...EVEN IN YOUR BOARD LISTINGS. BRAVO TEACHER HEALER!

[@cyndieK1]

I’ve been taking B1 for about a month now for nightmares. I have not had one since. It really works!

[@sirlean-beautysubliminals-5515]

which form have u taken? thx

[@claudiacanales2662]

Yeah what do you look for at the store!

[@cyndieK1]

Any brand B1 will do! I’m currently taking 500 mg before bedtime. Stopped taking them for awhile and the nightmares came back.

[@chrissy4752]

May I ask what time of day you take it?

[@cyndieK1]

@@chrissy4752 bedtime.

[@SiimLand]

I'm seeing a re-emerging pattern here: sugar, alcohol, toxicity, stress and constant stimulation

[@Thejonthomas]

I've cut added sugar, nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol from my life. To your point, I have eliminated toxic, unnecessary crap from my life, and I feel significantly better. Less stressed, better sleep, better mood. Hope you're well.

[@MrTibbs12]

I am an alcoholic,i was drinking heavily pretty much every day but not drinking water or eating properly..in the end i kept having intrusive thoughts,lack of sleep,suicidal thoughts etc which is completely out of character for me..taking b1 supplements has made me feel completely back to ‘normal’

[@RandomPerson-rh1tu]

Long boring reply

[@mrnobodyinvr9762]

Going back thru all your videos, learning so much about how to help Myself, how to heal myself from some very foolish years of eating without understanding what it was doing to me. Thank you Dr Berg, the medical system failed me, but, you have not, and from going KETO, intermittent fasting, and understanding my nutrition, I am really healing fast now, energy is way way up, weight is falling off fast. Thank you.

[@chihaibe69]

Thank you again Doc, what can we do without you in this world 🌎?

[@paulbizard3493]

We need more Dr Berg in this world. :)

[@patrickmahoney4090]

GOD SEND🌌✨🙏😃

[@deltamkb]

This guy saved my life with this stuff

[@davidmalpass7129]

Here I go, and I never ever do this but Thank you so much for this video. I found it totally by accident and not all of these symptoms apply to me but having taken up a Vitamin B complex course my life has absolutely done a U turn.....Cheers again.

[@ronnieshahnewaz221]

Many live saved in our world for your link and deeper research! keep it up e will always support you also inform KZbin not to block any of your clips

[@elainenilsson5472]

This was a really good video as usual, Dr. Berg. Thank you.

[@JadeMaria1982]

My favorite guy in the whole medicine world.

[@lelaanderson7453]

I found it to be very informative. I have some and was wondering why I’d bought it. Now I understand how important it is. Thanks.

[@sergeifitzgeraldfih1031]

B1 symptons: 1. You can relax 2. Edema 3. Tingling, numbness 4. Increase heart rate , pitassium also controls it 5. Restless legs 6. Nightmares 7. Air deficiency

[@emmwen4549]

Thank you so much Dr. Berg! Your videos are so informative. I really appreciate how you explain everything.

[@realtormama]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR BIDS Dr. Thanks for sharing your wonderful knowledge!!

[@alltruckfleet]

I was having some of the symptoms you described, breathing was irregular but the biggest symptom - anxiety. I took a b-1 vitamin and within about 10 mins I was feeling normal. Thank you very much for sharing your research!!

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

Are you still taking to help with your anxiety? Is the B1 still helping??

[@alltruckfleet]

@@browneyedgirlFL67 It seems to be. I cycle my supplements. I don't want to create a deficiency so I try to take the nutritional yeast and when I feel like I need more, I will take specific vitamins or supplements. I've been doing a lot more teas now. But I think my biggest issue is hormonal, blood sugar balance. Im not diabetic but I do have to watch out for my levels. BTW, I have always been very sensitive to my body's reactions and symptoms...(MORE anxiety haha!) Also, I was having a little wine most evenings, half a serving, but stopped completely and that seemed to help my anxiety level to subside. Hope this helps!

[@mohammed7423]

Does b1 help with anxiety

[@alltruckfleet]

@@mohammed7423 It seems to help with mine. You should also check your electrolytes levels. The correct leverls of Magnesium and Potassium seems to help me too.

[@alltruckfleet]

@@browneyedgirlFL67 yes, only occasionally will I take B1 now.

[@notafraidtothink]

Wow...I wish I would have learned this before. I’ve had all those symptoms...every one. Fortunately, I started taking nutritional yeast awhile back and am improving big time!

[@kellymccolman]

me too , and my question is if I start now, how long will it take to see some noticeable results

[@symboIiq]

@@kellymccolman Few days.

[@Blitefuns]

The most talented Dr I ever seen Good luck God bless👍

[@sandracora7788]

Great teaching Dr. BERG!

[@johnannaburke1625]

Been b1 deficient since i was little use to have car sickness

[@SandraHof]

My chiropractor once told me I "don’t breath". I would often do the take a deep breath thing, as Dr Berg demonstrated on the video. Interesting connection between that and possible B1 deficiency. Thank you for the information, Dr Berg!

[@palmtree8392]

I had the issue of yawning so much, but no air would get in...! Went to doctors, did some testing and there was no solution to it.

[@tinatimthompson3115]

I do that. Constantly!!

[@pamelahowe1870]

Me too ?!?!? ❤

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

Sandra, if you weren't breathing at all you wouldn't be alive 😅 How are you doing now?

[@SandraHof]

@@tanyawieczorek6603 Haha, true! He meant I don’t breathe deeply or normally. He said his brother was the same. His brother and I both appear very calm. But inside there is a lot of tension. So our breathing isn’t good. That is why I periodically gasp for breath. I have been this way all my life. I am 68 years old and it hasn’t killed me yet.😆

[@lucienjean884]

You the best of the doctor in youtube ,thank you à lot .

[@charleshopper4638]

Fantastic pertinent and accurate. Restless leg issues.

[@TRex-os1uy]

Can you talk about B1 deficiency and how it relates to Multiple Sclerosis, particularly to do with the myelin sheath? Thank you for bringing awareness to how nutritional deficiencies relate to health problems.

[@alenahansson2897]

Mrs. R Did you read about Coimbra protocol in treatment of multiple sclerosis?

[@celtickitc]

@@alenahansson2897 benfotiamine (fat soluble b1) a better fit for absorption problems of regular water soluble thiamine (b1)? Severe cfs/autism

[@welcometoreality3450]

I always tell fellow MS ppl that vits / minerals / supplements can help ALL illnesses, docs WONT tell you this. they will just drug you. I think your answer is covered...You DEF should be getting B-1. Would be great if some enterprising person could make CLEAN food combo meals that will address diff diseases... ey?

[@beckywatt5048]

Pls see Dr William NORDQUIST , MS has to do with infections under the teeth.

[@chihaibe69]

Please do a video on vitamin E, I heard it very important for leg cramps as well

[@danyellwar77]

I came here researching b1 for my daughter found out i need to take b1 myself. I have those symptoms restless leg and nervous energy. That i feel is bottled up tension that i have to press my joints. Ive been having that for yrs. Never knew what to do. My mate needs it as well according to some of these symptoms. Sounds like b1 is good for alot of issues. Thanks for the video.

[@rienjen]

Pretty good. All very good points and general list of symptoms--the edema is typically only present in wet beriberi, though. If it's strictly dry beriberi, then no edema.

[@pamelashinmar5090]

Huge thanks to you. Very Good advice. Nightmares develop from the News from stress And depletion Where we have depression mode. Let's face it your videos are great And of immense help. Thank you

[@melindajasso5792]

Thank you for saying “cut down the caffeine’” because I can’t quit that like the rest of what you mentioned.💕

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Answered & Thank You at 4:30am!

[@christinamattson6520]

Thank you! I love your videos.

[@juliewestron5260]

0:33 nervous energy can’t relax. 1:03 numbness in hands or feet. B1 is involved in myelin the covering of the nerve. 1:22 increased heart rate Potassium keeps heart in check B1 does as well bcs of electrical connection. 1:32 restless legs 1:49 after work out retention of lactic acid B1 helps release that lactic acid. Improves recovery time after exercise. 2:05 sea sickness or car sickness 2:12 night mares 2:23 air hunger If ph too acid, or high lactic acid B1 deficient

[@kindred1113]

I am taking b-1, vitamin k, and yeast.....I am so grateful to you....My RLS is so much better,,,,MINDY

[@jelenajolie81]

Thank you again Dr Berg

[@Survived4Real]

Eric: you have an excellent KZbin channel that I personally find helpful. I hope maintain it vs. just posting vs. commenting back. Great job of explaining B-1 deficiencies but not much in the way of increasing it and what specific supplements should one use? If I'm attempting to raise all my Vitamin B levels, what specifically is the best NATURAL & PREFERABLY ORGANIC VITAMINS SHOULD I TAKE??? Also, what foods will provide the most overall vitamin B intake? As for vitamins & supplements, could you please tell me which Brands & Manufacturers produce the Purist, Highest Quality Vitamin and mineral supplements? Maybe your top 5 makes & types? Will a Vitamin B complex address low Vitamin B-1 levels? Thanks very much in advance for any advice & help you can provide me with.William ~

[@sheilacraswell3003]

Thank you DR.BERT I have RLS of and on for years ... got on treadmill at night ... went for long walks in the day drove me crazy... how much of vitamin B1 do you take . Thank god for you and your wife I have learned so much .

[@rajendarmenen3672]

Your videos are excellent. Am hooked.

[@Drberg]

I appreciate you saying so :)

[@simplydegen]

He saved my life... TOP Video!

[@stephanoutten3185]

Dr. Berg God Bless You & keep you 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@annettefowler4704]

THANK YOU DR BERG

[@TheSilverlover999]

Dr. Glidden, Dr. axe and you are the 3 best doctors for me.

[@tomg.8904]

Don't forget Dr. Wallach!

[@TheSilverlover999]

@@tomg.8904 dr. osborne too

[@nadyssb]

Thank you. You are a blessing! ❤️

[@peterpowell8827]

Got my b1 now, here's hoping. Thanks

[@yuucreations8569]

Thank you Dr Berg!!

[@madelinemelocriollo1092]

omg 😮 this is all me!!! I thought I was just overly stressed out. I do have special needs kids but this resonates the most with me!!! Fatty liver is probably the culprit for me. Thank you Dr. Berg!!!! Seriously love your content so much!!!!!!!

[@maureengreen8240]

YOU DO GOOD THINGS FOR ME!!!

[@vinman5432]

Thanks Dr. Berg.

[@billcarp3523]

When you cut down on carbs, like bread (bread has been fortified since 1943 with B vitamins), you'll lack B-1 in your diet. So nutritional yeast or pork is a natural source for B-1.

[@davesaenz3732]

Anxiety and vertigo here.

[@martinleinenweber80]

Panic attacks as well

[@bobcruz2826]

This doc is good. Im was sipping tea when he singles me out at 3:01

[@alisontunny9362]

Good advice as always.

[@Drberg]

Thanks much!

[@janettempest716]

Well done doc 🙏😇🙏

[@kathleencotton7374]

Thanks Doc!

[@sohailat.b.4799]

thank you for your video Dr. Berg, i have a question how often and for how long should i take vitamins B1 and B3

[@yoneekscott3136]

Such great information. Thanks Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@Judge_Dredd_]

Build up of nervous energy like your going to explode. Explains me at work

[@CAllen1950]

I have had Fibromyalgia diagnosed since 1988, but probably much longer. I’ve tried about everything possible to help that, but no longer prescription medication specifically for fibromyalgia. My high heart rate had been passed off as another odd symptom of fibromyalgia. However, at 72 my dr had me checked out and was given Atenolol. I wasn’t given it specifically because of fibromyalgia, but just to reduce the heart rate. I watched your video here on B1 and it appears just about everything I’ve got is possibly, or maybe probably a result of lack of B1! I am amazed at the amount of symptoms you listed that I have! I am not diabetic, but even have neuropathy. Oh - and the brain fog - that’s been horrible! Anyway, I purchased some yesterday and have started using it. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@ydnassukyaj9131]

Is the vitamin B1 helping you with the neuropathy and other symptoms

[@HA-ln8ir]

Hello Dr, pls what time is good to take this vitamin B1? Thank you so much for your educational video

[@edith8349]

I have all the symptoms! Thanks for the video. I will have to get vitamin B1.

[@edith8349]

Yeah I know its not the best option, thanks. I will be trying to get more with food. I will drink more kefir. I love it. I do eat beef once a week. Would rather eat it more but it is a not much good beef where I live. Its a lot of pork instead. Yak.

[@jamesmorgan6976]

B1 B1

[@LaoWaiJac]

Gonna have to try this.

[@brianfowler5894]

Thank you Dr. Berg! Peripheral Nerve damage reversed since taking 500 /mg B1 daily for a week now..

[@stevenrobertson7643]

@Brian Fowler 500 mg of B1 is many times more than the RDA.

[@marjet2228]

I take 2x 500 mg a day. It restored my stomach lining. If I don’t get enough b1 I fall asleep during the day. It gives me energy instantly.

[@rogerstephen4182]

@@stevenrobertson7643 RDA= recommended daily allowance.... in other words, the very minimum amount.

[@pplusk.]

Dr Berg you are godsent. Thank you for your service to the humankind. I ran into your Vitamin B1 video (thanks to KZbin algorithm). I just wanted to know what is the dosage you would recommend. I would really appreciate a reply. thank you, And thank you again for all you do. 🙏

[@ursularudman7008]

Thank you Dr Berg you have been a great help bigtime

[@Drberg]

If this is so I'm very happy!

[@warrior4enddays665]

Thanks doc! Good info!

[@Drberg]

You're welcome and thanks for your feedback!

[@neolamotter8472]

Your show has helped me so much I have psoriasis and im getting much better

[@Drberg]

Glad to hear that. Wising you good health!

[@JasonHeal]

Thanks for your clear information 👍

[@Drberg]

Glad to help!

[@JasonHeal]

@@Drberg 👍

[@B._Smith]

Nice!

[@SharonLim0909]

Great video! I am facing the problem now which my legs always tired especially calves.

[@thomasyohannan8941]

Thank God in your name for this informations.

[@lilianflynn1876]

Thanks Doctor 👍

[@MB-ge1kl]

Dr,berg is the best.thanks🥰😻

[@rebekahrobbins1340]

Thank you so much!

[@sarafayez]

Thank you so much

[@aadamstory]

wow, it's really answering why I felt so many symptopms like you described doc, I need to change, thanks doc

[@Drberg]

No problem. Glad this video helped.

[@iramwarriah9613]

@@Drberg please can you advise which foods to have/avoid to get a optimum recovery, thanks

[@yuliyabelova7898]

Hi, Dr. Berg. What do you think about Vitamin CODE Raw B- Complex from whole food?

[@Coffee.jelly67]

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

[@Drberg]

Thanks for following!

[@tweetypie37110]

Thanks for teaching this valuable info. We have started taking your NUTRITIONAL YEAST! and we don't have a problem swallowing it! We hope to see results pretty soon. I dealing with numbness in my hands. We have learned a lot with you Dr. Berg!! keep it up!

[@minipk1967]

How can I buy nutritional yeast?

[@AnalogFlava]

@tweetypie37110 did it help with the numbness> I have it too in my left hand for months now...i hope nutritional yeast can help. Thought maybe K2 as well. Appreciate your insights to this as I cant figure out what it is?

[@remakelappan4004]

Thank you doctor 🙏

[@Drberg]

You're welcome!

[@zacharyzetts7395]

I tried b1, before and it did nothing. Last night I took 4 b1 pills. Well, usually when I sit in my chair to watch the news (the toilet), my legs fall asleep, and it's the painful sleep, too. When I stand up I have to stand there for a min til the nerves wake back up. Today, that didn't happen. It must be because I took 4 and not the 1 or 2. Maybe by coincidence? So, tonight I'll take 4 again and see how tomorrow goes. Also, if I tap my lower lip, with my finger, it feels like the nerves vibrate like a symbol does on a drum set. Today, that didn't happen (until later in the day). I should have brought my b1 pills to work.

[@shahramirani1]

Thank doc

[@khurram3616]

Thanks Dr Allah bless you

[@adinadin5854]

Hay doctor, after i watched dr. Paul the veterinarian that recommend for animals about B-1 in order not to get stung by muskito, i took this b-1 and all stungs at face and body stopped i suffered from being stung in a very cruel way! all stop thanks god

[@THBek]

Dr. Berg, so I can’t find a proper yeast where I live, is it ok to get B1 as pills? Thank you

[@Rosa-pr9xf]

Thank you

[@muslima9405]

It was a much needed video for me I m having all these symptoms

[@tcastcas1730]

How do I distinguish between natural and synthetic vitamins?

[@GordonBarkerAuthor]

My first day of using B1

[@whatsname2649]

Boy, u hit home w legs story. 30 yrs. & Now I find this out. Unbelievable 🏃

[@felixgaribay4472]

I thank you Dr

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome, Felix.

[@hulkefarm]

WOW ❤️❤️Great2know💪😎

[@dalbirtoor6859]

Hi dr Eric berg just love your videos. What to do about water retention in legs and whole body pl help😘

[@julielabelle2783]

Thank you.

[@Drberg]

You are welcome!

[@shahriyarjalali465]

Dear Dr Berg ,thanks for your videos. Can you kindly advise me wether coconut oil cure nail fungus?Many thanks.

[@mekman4]

Thank you!

[@Drberg]

You are so welcome!

[@achillesiq491]

thanks

[@MB-kn5hz]

How do you have an answer for everything??? Crazy!

[@zaheerjabbar5304]

Dr Berg, please recommend the daily dosage of B1. My wife uses the regular dosage on the vitamin bottle which seems not to work too good. So please recommend the right dosage. Thanks

[@ThePlaystationGoon]

Ever found the right dosage?

[@robertornx]

Synthetic B1 is not well used by the body. Use Nutritional Yeast.

[@pallavidesai3547]

Thanks Doctor... U saved me from getting into worst situation... I have all the symptoms u mentioned... N I thought had b12 deficiency... But in my blood test its in medium range... Thank you so much Doctor.. Thank you

[@Drberg]

Glad to be of help!

[@pallavidesai3547]

@@Drberg thank you so much Doctor......

[@modern..v5084]

I was told by my doctor not to follow the ketogenic diet because it's unhealthy. He said I should eat a balanced diet so I tried the Agoge diet and I'm starting noticing less belly fat really fast.

[@Laurenski67]

Thnx! Never heard of it.

[@luvyou-baby]

how much should we add to our food?