Vitamin B1 and Nutritional Recovery: A Pirate’s Tale of Sobriety
Nutritional recovery is key to sobriety because it all starts in the one place that ethanol has attacked the most, and that's your gut.
Ever wondered why your fingers and toes might be tingling? In this episode of the '365 Life Recovery Group Podcast', GTV Mansfeld dives into the importance of vitamin B1 in reversing the damage caused by alcohol overconsumption. Through a captivating story featuring a modern-day pirate named 'Joe' and a journey to the not-so-tropical paradise of Beriberi, listeners are introduced to the real condition of vitamin B1 deficiency and its impact on nerve health.
Mansfeld explains how ethanol, more commonly known as alcohol, depletes this essential vitamin, leading to various health issues, including nerve damage and weight gain. The episode underscores the vital role of nutritional recovery in sobriety, emphasizing that the journey to recovery starts in the gut. With a blend of humor and scientific insight, Mansfeld makes a compelling case for why proper nutrition is crucial for those looking to overcome alcohol-related health problems.
This episode is perfect for anyone seeking practical advice on how to use nutrition to support their sobriety journey.