Increase Vitamin D Intake
Diabetes is a disease that has numerous complications. One of its complications is diabetic neuropathy. It affects the nervous system by targeting healthy nerve cells and fibers. Aside from diabetes, neuropathy complications from cardiovascular diseases are also common. According to studies, Vitamin D plays a vital role in the progression of neuropathy. Therefore, a person with Vitamin D deficiency worsens the symptoms and pain of neuropathy.
Vitamin D is a type of secosteroid unique from other vitamins that affect the skin, liver, and kidney. This calcium metabolism influencer is essential in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as neuropathy.
Studies concluded that Vitamin D helps prevent neuropathy due to its properties, one of which is its neuroprotective effect that strengthens the nerve cells and their fibers. It also stimulates the creation of nerve growth factor that helps regenerate damaged nerve cells and fibers.
