Our Mission & Founder
Our mission is to establish the world's definitive resource on thiamine and high-dose thiamine therapy. For decades, the profound therapeutic potential of thiamine (Vitamin B1) has been overlooked, leaving a vast gap between cutting-edge biochemical research and the practical tools available to both patients and clinicians. We exist to bridge that gap.
We started by building a community, which quickly grew into the thousands, confirming a desperate need for clear guidance. That community evolved into The B1 Blueprint, a structured course to meet that need. And to ensure the science would always be accessible to all, we created the Thiamine Wiki.
About the Founder:
Elliot Overton
Eliot Overton is a clinical nutritionist and researcher who has dedicated his career to unraveling the clinical applications of high-dose thiamine. Frustrated by the disconnect between complex science and real-world application, he founded Thiamine Protocols to create a hub of clarity and credibility.
Eliot is the architect behind the widely-followed Thiamine Protocols methodology and the creator of The B1 Blueprint. His work is used by thousands worldwide to navigate their therapeutic journey. Furthermore, his private community of over 18,000 members stands as one of the largest and most active online forums dedicated solely to nutritional recovery, serving as a living testament to the global need for this education.
His research, particularly in demystifying and managing the "paradoxical reaction," has positioned him as a leading voice in the field. His work is frequently cited for advancing nutrient-based approaches to chronic illness and has earned him recognition from renowned figures in functional and integrative medicine.
Endorsed by Leading Experts in Nutrition & Health
Elliot’s work on thiamine has earned recognition from some of the most respected voices in functional medicine and clinical nutrition.
Dr Derrick Lonsdale
Pioneer and world-leading expert in the clinical application of thiamine, Dr. Derrick Lonsdale’s career spanned over seven decades. He spearheaded the use of high-dose thiamine for a wide range of health conditions, authored four books, and published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles. In recognition of his significant contributions to nutritional medicine, he was inducted into the Orthomolecular Hall of Fame in 2021.
"I am indebted to Overton for his biochemical reasoning which I think advances the principles embedded in nutrient-based medicine…
I am deeply impressed by his explanation of what I have for long called ‘paradox’ or ‘refeeding syndrome’"
Dr. Eric Berg
Renowned health educator and innovator, Dr. Eric Berg is one of the world's most trusted authorities on natural health—reaching millions through bestselling books, international seminars, and over 6,000 videos across his top-ranked YouTube channels, now followed by more than 30 million subscribers.
"I've been in the health field for over 35 years, and during that time I've met countless professionals in nutrition. Elliot is right at the top when it comes to true knowledge and competency, especially in the area of vitamin B1. Thiamine, one of the most important nutrients is often overlooked and misunderstood, but Elliot has a rare ability to dissect its complexities and uncover the mysteries that most people miss. What makes him stand out even more is how he communicates it - he takes something highly technical and makes it clear, practical, and easy to understand."
Dr. Izabella Wentz
Internationally recognized thyroid expert, founder of Thyroid Pharmacist, and
New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Wentz is one of the most influential
voices in functional medicine for thyroid disorders.
“Elliot is one of the leading voices in thiamine research and its wide-ranging impact on energy production, mitochondrial health, and chronic illness...
He is, I consider, the world's top expert on thiamine”
Mary Ruddick, MS
Human Ecologist and Microbial Maven.
'In the field of thiamine, benfotiamine, and nerve restoration with myelination, Elliot Overton is the modern expert I most admire and respect. As someone who suffered and now specializes in dysautonomia and neuropathy, I affirm that his work has revolutionized the area by distilling nearly a century of complex research into clear, practical guides. He has turned obscure knowledge into actionable roadmaps, revealing thiamine deficiency as a major overlooked cause of chronic disease, while providing language and tools that clarify intricacies, restore hope, and empower healing. In a world focused on symptoms, he highlights foundational issues affecting nerves, energy, and resilience—his contributions are among the most vital in health today, and access to them during my illness could have sped my recovery and lightened my burden.'
Dr. Michael Ruscio
Widely respected clinician-researcher in gastrointestinal health, Dr. Michael Ruscio is the founder of the Ruscio Institute for Functional Health and host of the top-rated podcast Dr. Ruscio Radio.
“Credit to Elliot Overton, who's really just done a phenomenal job studying this topic for years and years...
...which is why I continue to reference him”
