Neuropathy, if you or anyone you know has neuropathy, youd known right away how painful
and irritating it can be. And a lot of the time neuropathy comes from the complications
we get with diabetes, injury or trauma, and as a side effect of chemotherapy. And in this video,
ill be going over 5 supplements for helping with the symptoms of neuropathy.
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without wasting anymore time, lets get straight into it. And ive left the timestamps down below
too, to make finding information easier. You see, Our nervous system has two parts:
you got the the central nervous system, which is the brain and spinal cord,
and the peripheral nervous system, which includes all of the other nerves that run through the body.
Peripheral neuropathy, refers to damage of the peripheral nerves — the nerves that are outside
the brain and spinal cord. And you got 3 types of these nerves, sensory nerves which help you feel,
motor nerves which help you move, and autonomic nerves that help sweat, breathe and digest
food, etc. And most of the pain is actually felt in the hands and feet. Tingling pins and needles
that sometimes spreads through the legs and arms and can sometimes feel like your wearing socks
and gloves when youre actually not. And the issue can be so frustrating, because we often find that
nothing helps. So how can we navigate through this, well, thats when supplements were reviewed
to see if they had any benefits. And Ideally, we should get as much nutrients from food. But,
lets be realistic, deficiencies are way more common than you think, because we dont
get enough whole nutrient-dense foods, like enough vegetables, fruits, quality proteins,
healthy fats, and whole grains, especially if youre in the US. And even if we did, many of
us cant digest them fully. So after your doctor has given you the green light to try supplements,
because you should always consult with your doctor before trying them out, especially
if you have kidney disease, the first one on our list is methylcobalamin or vitamin b12. And thats
because a deficiency in vitamin B12 is one cause of peripheral neuropathy because if you dont
get enough, you begin seeing damage to the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects nerves. So its
important to get your b12 levels checked to see if you would derive its benefits in the first place.
Studies also show that vitamin B-12 can help to restore the structure and function of nerves.
Which I thought was interesting. Secondly, folic acid, or vitamin b9. Recent studies are showing
that supplementing with folic acid plays a role in nerve repair, myelination, protects nerves from
damage from diabetes, and can even work with b12 to reduce nerve pain. In a 2016 study, folic acid
was shown to protect against diabetic peripheral neuropathy by upregulating nerve growth factor.
And you also hear the talk about Folic acid vs natural folate. Folic acid is the lab-derived
synthetic version of natural folate. Then one step further, 5-MTHF is considered the active
form of folate, the 5-MTHF form is the preferred one for this setting. The third supplement for
neuropathy is: coQ10. Coenzyme q10 is a potent antioxidant. It reduces nerve tissue damage
from oxidative stress and can lessen the damage to the nerve. One of the big roles CoQ10 plays
is to generate energy, or ATP in cells. And Given that ATP is used for all body functions,
it is not surprising that low levels of CoQ10 have been linked to chronic
diseases. And i Know dosing can be a struggle with this one, but it seems that for coq10,
200 – 400 mg per day can deliver the results. The fourth supplement is: curcumin. And ive made a
video on it for weight loss, that you can check out up here after this video. Curcumin is the
primary active compound in turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and calming
properties. Curcumin was shown in a 2013 study to prevent chronic neuropathic pain from developing
when taken in the early stages of nerve damage. And lastly the fifth one, which is fish oil
omega 3s. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are a type of fat the body cannot make on its own,
they are known as essential fats. They were studied for their role for maintaining healthy
nerves and beneficial for promoting overall peripheral nerve health by Preventing the decline
of nerve function in diabetes and possibly Restoring nerve function as well. Which is
why you often hear it recommended over and over again. And remember, Omega-3s in the form of EPA
and DHA is most likely best for nerve health. And in terms of how long it should take to see
results, keep in mind that it will depend on how your body responds, but ideally with continuous
use, it should generally take 3 months or more. Click the red subscribe button down
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