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This discovery changes everything! HIDDEN KNOWLEDGE in an old textbook! Vitamin B12! Hubert Czerniak
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This discovery changes everything! HIDDEN KNOWLEDGE in an old textbook! Vitamin B12! Hubert Czerniak

Hubert Czerniak
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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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A 1941 textbook ("Hipowitaminozy") reveals that vitamins A and D, and B1 with fat-soluble vitamins, have synergistic and protective interactions that modern medicine ignores — e.g., vitamin A prevents D hypervitaminosis, B1 prevents hypervitaminosis A and D. The speaker argues this erased knowledge could explain toxicity and inefficacy in isolated supplementation.

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Historically, vitamin B12 blood levels below 600 pg/mL were linked to neurosis, anxiety, psychoses, and suicide attempts, but current lab norms have been lowered to 170–700 pg/mL. The host claims this deliberate lowering contributes to the epidemic of mental disorders and chronic diseases.

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B12 requires stomach acid, pepsin, betaine, and intrinsic factor for proper absorption; proton pump inhibitors, metformin, SIBO, and leaky gut (diagnosed via beetroot urine test) sabotage this process. High doses are safe (no toxic dose), and for optimal utilization it should be taken 3 times daily.

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The host recommends a gut-centric approach: test for leaky gut with beetroot, fix with reishi mushroom or niacin, treat SIBO, and always combine B vitamins as a complex rather than singly. He also promotes his affiliated store Eremedium for supplements.

Protocols

Concrete recipes — what, when, how much, and why

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b12-optimal-dosing-1000mcg-3x-daily

WhatTake vitamin B12 orally or via injection at up to 1000 mcg per day, split into 3 doses for optimal utilization.
WhenDaily, ideally with meals.
Dose1000 mcg/day, divided into 3 doses.
For whomAnyone with B12 deficiency or at risk (low stomach acid, SIBO, vegan/vegetarian, neurological symptoms).
WhyB12 is water-soluble, quickly excreted; frequent dosing maintains tissue levels, and no toxic dose has been established.
CaveatsIf gut absorption is impaired (no acid, SIBO, leaky gut), even high oral doses may not be effective; injections may be needed.

The host stresses that there is no known lethal dose for B12; he has seen patients with blood levels up to 4000 pg/mL without harm. He explains that because it is water-soluble, stopping supplementation for a few days normalizes the level. For best steady-state levels, the daily dose should be split into three administrations, mimicking frequent dietary intake, rather than a single large dose. He references old injection protocols for nerve pain where 1000 mcg was commonly used along with B1. He contrasts this with fat-soluble vitamins, which can be dosed weekly because they accumulate.

Mechanism

B12 is a water-soluble vitamin; the kidneys rapidly clear excess into urine, so toxicity does not occur. Absorption occurs via intrinsic factor in the ileum but passive diffusion can also absorb ~1% when high doses are given, bypassing active transport.

nawet 1000 mikrogram w dzień. Nie są takie zastrzyki, że się podawało. ... żeby optymalnie wykorzystać dawkę, którą chcemy przyjąć w ciągu dnia, powinniśmy tak naprawdę przyjmować to trzy razy dziennie.

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“Nie określono dawki toksycznej witaminy B12.”— Reinforces safety.
“Witamin rozpuszczalnych w wodzie, do których należą witaminy grupy B oraz C, są rozpuszczalne w wodzie. To znaczy, że oddajemy je z moczem. A więc wystarczy, że kilka dni nie będziecie przyjmować i poziom się unormalizuje.”— Explains why high levels are not dangerous.

beetroot-test-leaky-gut

WhatEat a cooked red beetroot or drink a glass of fermented red beet juice; if urine turns red within several hours, intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is likely.
WhenAs a self-test when suspecting malabsorption or gut inflammation.
DoseOne normal serving.
For whomPeople with unexplained B12 deficiency, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, or symptoms of systemic endotoxemia (brain fog, joint pain, skin issues).
WhyBetalain pigments should remain in the gut; if the intestinal barrier is compromised, they leak into the bloodstream and are excreted in urine, turning it red. Stool remains red normally.
CaveatsThe test is a rough indicator, not a substitute for detailed gut assessment (e.g., lactulose/mannitol test, zonulin).

The host says that after confirming leaky gut, one must seal it using natural substances. He notes that chronic inflammation of the gut wall—whether from colitis, Crohn's, diverticulitis, or idiopathic causes—is often driven by heavy metals and lack of barrier-supporting nutrients. He links this directly to B12 malabsorption because a damaged mucosa cannot properly absorb the vitamin even if stomach acid and intrinsic factor are adequate.

Mechanism

Intact tight junctions between enterocytes prevent large molecules like betalains from entering circulation. When the gut becomes 'leaky' due to inflammation, toxins (aluminum, heavy metals) or dysbiosis, these junctions loosen, allowing passage of pigments and antigenic substances.

test buraczka, czyli jecie buraka ćwikłowego albo sok kiszonego czerwonego buraka zjadacie. Kupka ma być czerwona, bo to norma, ale siusiu nie powinno być czerwone. Jeżeli jest czerwone, znaczy jelito jest nieszczelne.

Also said
“Trzeba je wtedy uszczelnić.”— Immediate action step after positive test.

seal-gut-reishi-niacin

WhatUse reishi mushroom (reishitake) or niacin (kwas nikotynowy) to tighten intestinal junctions and reduce inflammation.
WhenAfter identifying leaky gut (positive beetroot test) or as supportive therapy.
DoseNot specified.
For whomIndividuals with intestinal permeability, inflammatory bowel conditions, or chronic endotoxin exposure.
WhyBoth substances act on the same receptor to strengthen the gut barrier and dampen inflammation.
CaveatsNiacin can cause a flushing reaction (prostaglandin-mediated) that is harmless but may be uncomfortable; start low.

The host notes that many chronic gut problems—from ulcerative colitis to Crohn's—stem from a combination of aluminum overload, heavy metal exposure (mercury, cadmium, lead), and a vitamin-poor diet. He says that fixing the gut barrier is a prerequisite for proper B12 absorption because even if supplementation is done, a leaky gut will allow inflammatory molecules to perpetuate malabsorption. He recommends natural approaches first before turning to pharmaceuticals.

Mechanism

The host states that reishi and niacin work via the same receptor (unspecified) to tighten tight junctions. Niacin, as a precursor to NAD, also supports cellular energy and repair. Reishi contains triterpenes and polysaccharides that modulate immune responses and soothe mucosal inflammation.

Można wykorzystać substancje naturalne, takie jak rejishitake, czyli grzybki. Ewentualnie niacynę, kwas nikotynowy, który tak samo jak grzybki przez ten sam receptor działa, żeby uszczelnić ścianę jelit i wyhamować proces zapalny.

synergistic-b-complex

WhatTake a full B-complex supplement rather than individual B vitamins (e.g., B12 alone), because B vitamins act synergistically.
WhenWhenever supplementing any B vitamin for deficiency or support.
DoseNot specified.
For whomAnyone using B12 or any B vitamin supplementation.
WhyThe best effect of B vitamins is seen when several are present together; they synergize metabolically.
CaveatsBalance may vary; some individuals may need higher doses of a particular B but should still include a baseline complex.

The host cites the 1941 textbook: B vitamins show synergism, so supplementation should always include the entire group. He warns against the modern trend of isolated high-dose B12 or other single vitamins, because that ignores the web of interactions. He earlier gave the example that B9 (folate) can mask B12 deficiency, so providing B12 without other Bs might still leave functional gaps. The practical implication is to use a quality B-complex and then add extra specific Bs only if needed.

Mechanism

B vitamins serve as coenzymes in interconnected metabolic pathways (methylation, energy production). A deficiency in one can impair the function of others, and vice versa.

Witaminy grupy B wykazują do pewnego stopnia synergizm, ponieważ najlepsze ich działanie jest widoczne w razie obecności kilku ich jednocześnie.

adek-with-b1-protection

WhatWhen supplementing fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K, always also take vitamin B1 (thiamine) at the same time to prevent hypervitaminosis A and D.
WhenWith each dose of ADEK.
DoseNot specified.
For whomAnyone taking high-dose vitamin D or cod liver oil.
WhyB1 counters the toxic buildup of A and D; the combination eliminates the risk of hypervitaminosis that would otherwise require careful dosing.
CaveatsNo specific dose given; use typical therapeutic doses of B1 (e.g., 50–100 mg).

The host recalls his earlier video stating that vitamin D cannot be overdosed if given with vitamin A. Here he extends it: the protective effect is stronger when B1 is present. He emphasizes that this knowledge was standard before WW2 but was omitted from modern education, forcing current practitioners to rediscover it. He implies that many cases of supposed vitamin D toxicity in people supplementing without co-factors are preventable by this simple addition.

Mechanism

The old textbook asserts that B1 prevents hypervitaminosis A and, when combined with A, prevents hypervitaminosis D. The exact biochemical pathway is not detailed in the transcript, but it is presented as a well-established antagonistic relationship known in the 1940s.

Witamina B1 zapobiega hiperwitaminozie A, więc dając witaminy rozpuszczalne w tłuszczach ADEK, powinniśmy zawsze pamiętać o witaminie B1.

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“Hiperwitaminoza A zostaje zniesiona przez witaminę C, zwłaszcza w połączeniu z witaminą B1, czyli jak powyżej.”— Adds vitamin C to the protective duo.

b12-b1-injections-sciatica

WhatFor root nerve pain (sciatica, lumbalgia), administer B12 and B1 injections together with a skeletal muscle relaxant like baclofen or mydocalm, not a smooth muscle relaxant (no-spa, papaverine).
WhenDuring acute episodes of radicular pain.
DoseNot specified (injectable doses typically in the milligram range).
For whomPatients with sciatica, intervertebral disc herniation pain, or lumbosacral radiculopathy.
WhyB12 and B1 support nerve repair and reduce neural inflammation; muscle relaxants for striated muscle relieve spasm. Smooth muscle relaxants are ineffective in this setting.
CaveatsRequires medical supervision; baclofen has central nervous system depressant effects; mydocalm (tolperisone) is not available in all countries.

The host mentions that this combination was a classic treatment and still relevant. He explicitly warns against using papavarine or drotaverine (no-spa) because they target smooth muscle (vascular, intestinal) not the skeletal muscles involved in back spasm. This practical distinction is important for efficacy.

Mechanism

B12 promotes myelin synthesis and neuronal mitochondrial function; B1 is essential for nerve energy metabolism. Combined, they support regeneration and reduce neuropathic pain. Muscle relaxants like baclofen act on GABA-B receptors to diminish spasticity.

Jak macie na przykład rwę korzeniową, isjasz, lumbalgia razem z witaminą B1 się podawało, też miała wpływ właśnie w takich sytuacjach. Plus jeszcze jakieś lekarstwa miorelaksanty dla mięśni poprzecznie prąskowanych, czyli grupa baklofen mydokal. Nie mylić z tymi co rozkurczają mięśniówkę gładką, czyli te takie jak nospa czy papawaryna.

What's new

Personal practice updates, fresh positions, predictions

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vitamin-interactions-1941

The 1941 textbook reveals that vitamins A and D, and B1 with fat-soluble vitamins, have synergistic and protective interactions that were well known nearly 100 years ago but have been removed from modern education.

Why this matters: Contradicts the current practice of supplementing vitamins in isolation; suggests that omitting these synergistic combinations may lead to toxicity (e.g., hypervitaminosis D when A is low) or inefficacy, and that restoring this knowledge could reduce chronic disease.

Background

Modern nutrition often treats individual vitamin supplementation without considering cross-antagonism or synergy. Old textbooks described how A prevents D hypervitaminosis, B1 prevents hypervitaminosis A and D, and vitamin C with B1 can abolish hypervitaminosis A.

The host reads directly from "Hipowitaminozy" (1941): vitamin A counteracts vitamin D toxicity; vitamin B1 prevents hypervitaminosis A, especially when combined with A itself. He emphasizes that when giving fat-soluble vitamins ADEK, one must always include B1, and vitamin C with B1 can nullify A excess. This implies that many modern protocols—such as high-dose vitamin D without balancing A—are potentially harmful. He cites another passage: that in properly nourished individuals, certain chemical toxins are harmless, but in those with vitamin deficiencies, those same compounds become deadly. The host draws a line to today's epidemics of cancer, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases, asking whether lowered vitamin norms are the root cause. He asserts that interactions known in the 1940s were later erased from textbooks, possibly to serve commercial or pharmaceutical interests.

Witamina A zapobiega hiperwitaminozie D3. Pamiętacie odcinek, jak mówiłem, że nie można przedawkować witaminy D3, jeżeli daje się razem z witaminą A? To wiedzieli już prawie 100 lat temu. Myśmy to musieli wygrzebywać na nowo.

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“Witamina B1 zapobiega hiperwitaminozie A, więc dając witaminy rozpuszczalne w tłuszczach ADEK, powinniśmy zawsze pamiętać o witaminie B1.”— Shows the specific protective role of B1 when using fat-soluble vitamins.
“Brak witaminy A powoduje powstanie obrazu nadmiaru witaminy D. I odwrotnie.”— Direct statement of the antagonism from the 1941 book.

b12-psychiatric-threshold-600

Historical clinical knowledge held that B12 levels below 600 pg/mL cause anxiety, psychoses, and suicide attempts; current norms have been lowered to 170–700 pg/mL, ignoring this danger.

Why this matters: Provides a concrete, previously accepted threshold that challenges current lab reference ranges and links the rise in mental health disorders to widespread subclinical B12 deficiency.

Background

Old norms were 300–1200 pg/mL, with the explicit understanding that below 600 pg/mL psychiatric symptoms could appear. Today, some labs use a lower limit as low as 170 pg/mL.

The host states that in the past, everyone knew that levels above 600 were necessary for mental stability. He implies that the new norms are part of a deliberate or ignorant effort that drives society into neurosis and psychosis. He connects this to the book's principle that the amount preventing clinical symptoms is far lower than the amount required for optimal intellectual and physical function. By accepting lowered norms, the population is kept in a state of chronic vitamin deficiency, which the book says increases susceptibility to all external harms, including toxins that would otherwise be harmless. He repeats the point that a B12 level below 600 correlates with depression and suicidal behavior, making it a public health emergency, not a trivial lab finding.

Kiedyś 300 do 1200 pikogramów na mililitr, ale wszyscy wiedzieli, że poniżej 600 mogą wystąpić nerwice, lęki, psychozy, próby samobójcze.

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“Jakowić dobrodzieje obniżyli nam poziom w tej chwili do około 170 do 700, do 600.”— Highlights the claimed manipulation of reference ranges.
“poziom witaminy D B12 we krwi poniżej 600 pikogramów na mililitr to psychozy, nerwice, depresje, próby samobójcze.”— Reinforces the severity and later repetition.

rda-minimum-wage-health

Modern RDAs are merely the threshold that prevents overt deficiency, analogous to a minimum wage for health; they do not support peak performance. The 1941 textbook defines adequacy as the intake beyond which further health improvement is impossible.

Why this matters: Reframes nutritional guidelines as survival-level, not optimal, and suggests that current population-wide chronic diseases may result from following these minimal standards.

Background

RDA for vitamin C was determined by keeping leukocytes saturated to avoid scurvy death. The old text argued that the true need is much higher—the amount at which the lowest morbidity and mortality are observed.

The host reads that the best nutrition is that which makes any further improvement of health impossible; therefore, one should increase vitamin intake until health can't get any better. He contrasts this with today's approach: RDAs are based on preventing the first signs of deficiency (like scurvy or beriberi), which the book calls 'pre-terminal symptoms,' not indicators of good health. He uses the analogy of a minimum wage—it ensures survival but not prosperity. He then asks rhetorically whether the explosion of cancers, diabetes, and chronic inflammatory diseases is not the consequence of increasingly lowered vitamin norms, and who benefits from this.

RDA to jest dawka, która gwarantuje nam taką jakość życia jak pensja minimalna. Nie spodziewajcie się wybujałych osiągnięć fizycznych i intelektualnych.

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“jest olbrzymia różnica między tą granicą, przed której przekroczenie powoduje powstawanie choroby jakaś niska, a ilość, która jest potrzebna do prawidłowego, dobrego funkcjonowania.”— Explains the gap between deficiency threshold and true requirement.
“jako odpowiednią ilość witamin należy uważać tę ilość witamin, przy której szerokie warstwy ludności wykazują najmniejszą ilość zachorowań oraz najniższy odsetek śmiertelności.”— The book's standard for adequacy, directly quoted.

Recommendations

Products, supplements, and tools mentioned in the episode

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Hipowitaminozy pod redakcją profesora Richarda Seerhelma (1941)

Book

A pre-war textbook that contains now-suppressed knowledge about vitamin interactions, optimal dosing, and the consequences of hypovitaminosis.

The host discovered this book and uses it as the foundation of the entire episode. He reads multiple excerpts to demonstrate that the principles he teaches—synergistic supplementation, higher-than-RDA requirements, the link between vitamin deficiency and disease susceptibility—were standard medical knowledge. He argues that this information was deliberately removed from modern curricula, and he urges viewers to consider the old literature as a corrective to current flawed guidelines.

Trafiła w moje ręce książka z roku 41, czyli z czasów wojny. Hipowitaminozy pod redakcją profesora Richarda Seerhelma. Czy wiecie, że są tu rzeczy, o których nas nie uczono, a powinno się nas uczyć?

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Reishi mushroom (reishitake, grzybki)

Supplement

Used to seal a leaky gut by tightening intestinal tight junctions and reducing inflammation.

The host recommends reishi as a natural substance to repair gut permeability after a positive beetroot test. He says it works through a specific receptor, the same one activated by niacin. It should be used alongside dietary adjustments and elimination of triggers (heavy metals, PPIs). No specific brand or dosage is given.

substancje naturalne, takie jak rejishitake, czyli grzybki.

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Niacin (kwas nikotynowy, vitamin B3)

Supplement

Alternative to reishi for sealing the gut; acts on the same receptor to tighten the intestinal barrier and calm inflammation.

The host mentions niacin as the vitamin B3 form that, like reishi, can reverse leaky gut through receptor-mediated tightening of tight junctions. It doubles as a support for NAD production and energy metabolism. He does not specify a dose, but standard therapeutic niacin for flushing starts at 50-100 mg.

Ewentualnie niacynę, kwas nikotynowy, który tak samo jak grzybki przez ten sam receptor działa, żeby uszczelnić ścianę jelit i wyhamować proces zapalny.

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Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin, cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, adenosylcobalamin)

Supplement

Only these four forms are non-toxic; use them for supplementation, not untested forms.

The host explains that many cobalamin analogs are toxic, but the body selectively absorbs only the four safe ones. He emphasizes that supplements and injections should contain these forms. He doesn't endorse a specific brand but states that typical B12 preparations are colored and safe.

wiele z nich jest trujących. Nas interesuje tylko metylokobalamina, cyanokobolamina, hydroksykobalamina i adenozynok kobalamina. Te cztery formy są dla nas nietoksyczne.

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An online and possibly physical store offering vitamins, healthy food, cosmetics, books, and medical products.

DisclosureThe host explicitly promotes his affiliated store, "Zapraszam do sklepu Remedium," as a place he uses for wise purchasing decisions.

The host says that places like Eremedium are created to facilitate wise and safe decisions. He personally trusts it and recommends it as a source for the supplements and health products discussed in the episode. The endorsement is positioned as a natural extension of his advice, implying that listeners can find reliable B12, B-complex, reishi, and other items there.

Personal experience

The host states it is one of his preferred places for such purchases.

Są miejsca, które powstają po to, by ułatwiać podejmowanie mądrych i bezpiecznych decyzji. Dla mnie jednym z takich miejsc jest sklep Eremedium.

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Notable quotes

Lines worth pulling out — contrarian, specific, or perfectly phrased

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RDA to jest dawka, która gwarantuje nam taką jakość życia jak pensja minimalna. Nie spodziewajcie się wybujałych osiągnięć fizycznych i intelektualnych.
Powerfully reframes recommended daily allowances as survival-level, not health-optimizing.
Kiedyś 300 do 1200 pikogramów na mililitr, ale wszyscy wiedzieli, że poniżej 600 mogą wystąpić nerwice, lęki, psychozy, próby samobójcze.
Provides a concrete historical B12 threshold that directly challenges current lab ranges and links low levels to severe mental health outcomes.
Jeżeli teraz będziemy ogólnie populacyjnie obniżać normy poziomu witaminy tej czy tamtej we krwi, wtedy to, co dotychczas było tolerowane przez nasze organizmy, nie wywoływało chorób. Nagle może się okazać, że dostarczanie tych substancji spowoduje ciężkie choroby.
Articulates a mechanism by which lowering vitamin norms makes the population vulnerable to toxins that were previously harmless—tying to the rise in chronic disease.
Witamina A zapobiega hiperwitaminozie D3. ... To wiedzieli już prawie 100 lat temu. Myśmy to musieli wygrzebywać na nowo.
Highlights the loss of foundational nutritional knowledge and the potential danger of popular high-dose vitamin D protocols.
Czy to nie może być przyczyna ze względu na coraz bardziej zaniżane normy, tak zwane? Kto stoi za stworzeniem tych norm?
Raises a direct, skeptical question about the motives behind lowered nutrient standards.

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