Vitamin and Nutrient Deficiencies
Neuropathy occurs due to poor nerve health overall. Freedom from painful and sometimes irritating symptoms may require diet changes, a regular workout, and avoiding the risk factors that may result in nerve damage, like excessive alcohol use, smoking, exposure to toxic substances, and injury from sports and strenuous activities.
It may also help to support nerve health with supplements that promote its function. Vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin E, folate, niacin, and thiamine are essential nutrients that feed the nerves and keep them healthy. Deficiencies due to alcohol abuse, poor diet, and some health issues may lead to serious and permanent nerve damage.
Although those nerve nutrients can be found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, vegetables, dairy, and fortified cereals, some patients may be required to take supplements as a common treatment option against neuropathy. Healthcare experts prescribe supplements and combine them with other medications and complementary therapies since they have fewer side effects and may benefit the body in more ways than one.
