Episode #206: Thiamine and Beyond with Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP
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In this episode, you will learn about the role of thiamine in supporting those with various complex, chronic conditions.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Elliot Overton. Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP is a nutritionist based in France and the founder of EONutrition, a private nutritional practice. His primary research area focuses on the clinical use of high-dose thiamine (vitamin B1) for managing chronic diseases. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and application of thiamine in clinical settings. He also runs the YouTube channel EONutrition and manages the website ThiamineProtocols.com, which provides clinical protocols on High Dose Thiamine that have been used by over 3,500 individuals, many of whom are healthcare practitioners treating their patients. Furthermore, he is cofounder and CEO of Objective Nutrients, a nutraceutical company specializing in excipient-free thiamine derivatives and related supplements. Elliot’s overarching aim is to increase awareness about the benefits of thiamine through education and advocacy, striving to make this knowledge accessible to both practitioners and the general public.
Key Takeaways:
- What are the key components of addressing SIBO?
- How important is sulfate deficiency in SIBO?
- How might a low oxalate diet help to resolve SIBO?
- What is the role of therapeutic phlebotomy in high iron?
- What tools can be used to support those with "spikeopathies"?
- What are some strategies for supporting the microbiome?
- What symptoms or conditions might lead one to consider thiamine deficiency?
- What are the best approaches for testing for thiamine deficiency?
- What factors lead to thiamine deficiency?
- How might thiamine be relevant in those with a high anion gap?
- What are the various forms of thiamine?
- How might one incorporate and dose thiamine for maximum tolerance?
- What factors might explain paradoxical reactions?
- What is the role of thiamine in those with biotoxin illness?
- What has Elliot been doing to detoxify his own high lead levels?
- Might thiamine support those with EMF sensitivities?
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Interview Date:
October 4, 2024
Transcript:
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Disclosure:
BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Objective Nutrients.
Disclaimer:
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.