Peripheral Neuropathy
group · Nervous System Diseases
Nutrients connected to Peripheral Neuropathy
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- Vitamin B6Deficiency link
MedlinePlus lists peripheral neuropathy among deficiency effects. The same symptoms can come from B6 excess, so a clinician should assess them.
- Vitamin B12Deficiency link
Numbness and pins and needles are listed symptoms of B12 deficiency; it is one of many possible causes.
- CarnitinePreliminary or mixed
Acetyl-L-carnitine reduced pain in a few trials of nerve damage from diabetes and HIV treatment; evidence is limited.
- Ajwain (carom seed)Preliminary or mixed
A 92-person trial of a 10% skin cream found less burning foot pain; a 60-person trial in chemotherapy nerve symptoms found no significant benefit.
- Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)Preliminary or mixed
One trial of foot baths in chemotherapy nerve symptoms.
- Energy and Focus BlendsDocumented risk
The NHS says 200 mg or more of vitamin B6 a day can cause numbness in the arms and legs, sometimes permanent. Check B6 across all products.
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