The Best Diet For Your Nerves
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) provides your nerves with energy to function, while vitamin B6 relieves nerve pain and transmits nerve impulses correctly. Vitamin B12 regenerates the nerves, protecting them from damage. Additional dietary changes
Remove gluten, or at least focus more on healthier gluten-free grains, such as quinoa, amaranth, teff, and sorghum.
Drink plenty of water to keep nutrients flowing. Satisfy your sweet tooth with low-glycemic fruits, such as apples, apricots, pears, oranges, strawberries, grapes, and plums
Include veggies, such as broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, mushrooms, and more. Enjoy green leafy salads, with healthy fats such as olive oil, wild fish and avocado, which are rich in nerve-building, pain-reducing omega-3 fatty acids.
Supplement with B vitamins, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), vitamin E and vitamin B3 (niacin), which are all crucial for nerve health. Spice up your life by adding anti-inflammatory curcumin and turmeric to food. They taste sensational and may lessen nerve pain.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Poor communication within nerves can inflict debilitating stabbing, tingling and burning pain, ultimately damaging the nerves.
Is Peripheral Neuropathy Causing Your Pain?
In addition to pain, those with peripheral neuropathy may experience:
Muscle weakness
Coordination and balance problems
Sensitivity to touch
Dizziness
Aside from diabetes, a variety of risk factors figure into the development of peripheral neuropathy, including:
Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
Fibromyalgia
Physical trauma due to accidents and injuries
Epstein-Barr virus, Lyme disease, and other chronic infections
Exposure to toxic substances, such as lead and mercury
It’s especially important to resolve peripheral neuropathy sooner rather than later, when it will be far more difficult to cure. Bring any concerns and questions to Dr. Berkower, who can put you on a path to wellness. Simple lifestyle changes can combat your pain
Besides diet, Dr. Berkower recommends making some basic lifestyle adjustments, such as avoiding repetitive movements, increasing your amount of light to moderate exercise, and not remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Dr. Berkower offers specific exercises that help rather than harm. If you smoke, quit. And don’t overdo your alcohol consumption.
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1. B Vitamins For Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is sometimes caused by a vitamin B deficiency.
Without treatment, it can cause permanent nerve damage. Vitamin B6 may help to maintain the covering on nerve endings. Research from 2021 shows that taking higher amounts can lead to nerve damage and cause symptoms of neuropathy.
B vitamins may also be useful in relieving pain and inflammation. A small 2005 study and a 2008 study found benfotiamine to have a positive effect on diabetic neuropathy. It was shown to decrease pain and improve the condition.
Further studies are needed to expand upon these findings.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Acetyl-L-carnitine is an amino acid and antioxidant that creates healthy nerve cells, reduces nerve pain, and raises energy levels. It can be taken as a supplement or found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, and dairy products.