Diabetes goes hand-in-hand... with NERVE DAMAGE.
If you have been diagnosed as diabetic,
chances are that your doctor often inspects your hands and your feet. Why?
Your doctor is looking for signs of nerve damage.
Even with carefully controlled blood sugar,
diabetes symptoms can still affect every bodily system, including the nervous system.
Have you experienced numbness or tingling sensations? That
may be a sign that you are currently suffering from diabetes-induced
nerve damage. But, don't wring your hands in worry just yet...
We're about to reveal 5 mysterious,
less-known natural foods which work wonders for preventing and repairing nerve damage.
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5 Unique Foods That Reduce Nerve Damage
The most common form of diabetic nerve damage is PERIPHERAL DIABETIC NEUROPATHY. What's that?
"PERIPHERAL" simply refers to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
"NEUROPATHY" is a dysfunction of nerves, and can lead to feelings of numbness or weakness.
Neuropathy is common in people suffering from diabetes,
obesity, infections, kidney and liver disease, and even vitamin deficiency.
But nerve damage is not only experienced by those suffering from diabetes.
Research shows that inflammatory illnesses, in general, can increase the risk of nerve damage.
Therefore, THEE big step towards preventing nerve damage?
Reduce the internal inflammation!
As VITAMIN B is a main component of medications prescribed to lessen inflammation,
we're about to reveal nerve-healing foods which provide B vitamins in high quantities.
And these foods also bring a ton of additional diabetes-fighting,
nerve-protecting ingredients to your table.
Number 5: Microalgae
These miniature water plants can be eaten fresh or dried.
You can even buy microalgae farming kits that produce between 3 and 5
grams of fresh, green algae every day.
These small, green, power-machines are 60% protein!
Protein is essential for maintaining nerve health, as it plays a key role
in the health of SYNAPSES. You've probably heard of these, but what are they, exactly?
Synapses are the contact sites, or junctions between nerve cells,
and through which nerve signals are transmitted.
So the protein within this unique green food can bring specific benefits for your nerve health.
Meanwhile, 3 grams of microalgae provides:
- 7% of your daily thiamine, or vitamin B1 needs, - 9% of your daily riboflavin,
or vitamin B2 needs, - 12%
of your copper requirements, - and 6% of your iron needs.
B vitamins are vital for your nerve health, as they support nerve regeneration.
And copper helps signals pass through long nerves.
Iron, meanwhile, is associated with nerve damage as
children with iron deficiencies often develop early peripheral neuropathy.
Therefore, acquiring iron through microalgae can reduce the risk of this form of nerve damage.
But there's also another nutritional goldmine
in microalgae. It provides the powerful omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA.
Studies show that DHA improves blood flow,
bringing vital oxygen to the furthest and tiniest nerves.
And EPA slows the rate of nerve death while reducing neuroinflammation.
So a daily microalgae dose can be a unique
but excellent method to get your nerves firing the right way.
Now, here comes a food which can provide another nervous system workout...
a dancing one. Number 4: Dancing Mushroom
Dancing mushrooms?!
That's what the Japanese call this high-protein delicacy, also known as maitake mushrooms.
Legends tell of Buddhist nuns who would dance with delight
when they found this fungi fruiting at the base of trees.
Not only will these mushrooms, which taste like pasta, make your taste buds dance with joy,
they will give your nerves a smile as well. They contain every B vitamin,
and are one of the top nutritional sources of ERGOCALCIFEROL, or vitamin D2.
Ergocalciferol is extremely important for nerve health,
as it helps to construct a thicker nerve axon - the long thread between
both nerve cell ends which transmit electrical messages through the cell.
Vitamin D2 has also been shown to speed up nerve repair.
Plus, ergocalciferol is a proven neuroprotector that prevents nerve damage from even starting.
Meanwhile, recent studies show that dancing mushrooms are linked with a reduced risk
of certain forms of cancer, and they may even decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes!
So make maitake mushrooms your next unusual but delicious addition to sauces, omelets,
or even add them to a salad for nerve-regenerating power.
Number 3: Kale
Lots of vitamins are essential for nervous system health, including vitamin K.
So, remember "K" for kale!
All green, leafy veggies provide us with lots of vitamin K, from spinach to collard greens
and from broccoli to lettuce, but a cup of kale can provide a whopping 200 to 500 micrograms of
this needed nutrient. That s well over 100% of the recommended daily intake for both men and women.
Vitamin K protects nerve cells from cancerous oxidative stress.
It also helps produce SPHINGOLIPIDS - special fats found in nerve cell membranes
Meanwhile, vitamin K protects against neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's.
In fact, studies show that consuming just 200 micrograms of vitamin K daily
can relieve peripheral neuropathy symptoms within 8 weeks!
So utilize this curly-leaved, versatile veggie, not just for heart and bowel health,
but also to reduce your risk of nerve damage.
So far, we've found a whole range of different
foods that are guaranteed to fight diabetic neuropathy.
Are you ready for today's top 2?
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Number 2: Sprats
You might think it's strange we've not listed oily fish,
like salmon or sardines. Those are all well-and-good.
But why not mix things up and try this curious, unique oily fish?
Sprats are so tiny, in fact, that we can eat them whole, including their bones.
The bones of sprats provide a wonderful dose of HYDROXYAPATITE.
That's right... you should get an appetite for hydroxyapatite
because this is the most natural form of calcium you can eat.
A recent Chinese study tested the effects of hydroxyapatite on rodents with severely damaged
nervous systems. The results show that, even when blood supply to the nerves was cut off,
hydroxyapatite limited nerve damage.
And, incredibly, once blood flow was restored, the nerves recovered much more swiftly.
So the calcium within sprats isn't just great for your bone health. Studies show that calcium...
- helps electrical signals travel down nerve axons - triggers nerve communication between nerves
or tissues - increases
nerve cell metabolism - protects against nerve damage
- aids nerve cell growth - and heals damaged nerve cells.
Meanwhile, as sprats are another protein-rich, oily fish,
they provide huge quantities of heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. As we've
already mentioned, these fats can help bring needed oxygen to your nerve cells.
Just make sure you crunch on those bones if you want their full, nerve-regenerating effect!
For the best taste, simply add a garnish.
So how about a garnish as the top food for a healthy nervous system?
You may not typically think to add this to your dish,
but for the ultimate nerve-aid, you gotta try... Number 1: Curly-Leafed Parsley
Parsley is often a forgotten herb. But it s cheap, easy to grow, and has a fresh, unique flavor.
This green garnish has proven:
- antioxidant - anti-bacterial
- anti-fungal - anti-diabetic
- analgesic and - anti-reflux properties.
That's all very well, but what does it do for your nerves?
Dried or fresh, parsley contains the highest level of APIGENIN of any food.
Studies show that this flavonoid has strong neuroprotective effects. Why?
Dietary sources of apigenin can cross the blood brain barrier, which is why apigenin
supplements are currently being considered as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Apigenin lowers production of chemicals produced by inflammatory cells,
which can be specifically beneficial for type 2 diabetics,
as diabetes can lead to over-production of these inflammatory cytokines.
Apigenin also limits the amount of nitric oxide released from inflammatory cells,
which can help reduce oxidative stress. And less oxidative stress means less nerve cell damage!
Plus, the research shows that the apigenin within parsley offers anti-aging action!
Apigenin regulates the production of CASPACE, an enzyme which helps determine when a cell dies.
Early death of nerve cells is often due to excess caspase activity,
especially in people with inflammatory diseases.
But the apigenin within parsley can work to extend the life of your nerve cells!
Of course, as a green leafy plant, parsley also supplies that all-important vitamin K,
as well as a healthy portion of iron, B vitamins, and vitamins A, C, D and E.
Parsley also contains small amounts of nerve-aiding, heart-healthy minerals,
including calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
This wonderous garnish also gives you a tiny bit of protein!
All in all, your nerves, and body will thank you when you give them some parsley!
So, there you have it.
Try these 5 unique foods to reduce and repair nerve damage, whether or not you're diabetic.
Have you used natural foods to alleviate peripheral neuropathy symptoms?
Or maybe you've already tried one of the foods on this list and noticed a difference?
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