Improving nerve heal

DO you experience numbness, a tingling sensation, pain and cramps or know of someone enduring such discomfort?

These symptoms, which occur in the legs and arms, are commonly grouped as symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

It results when nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord are damaged or diseased.

For individuals suffering from this disorder, symptoms may manifest over a period of days, weeks or years.

Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common forms of peripheral neuropathy.

Pain and numbness are often felt symmetrically in both feet followed by a gradual progression up both legs.

After some time, the fingers, hands and arms may be affected as well.

What is vitamin B12?

Critical for the nervous system’s function, a lack of vitamin B12 can cause significant peripheral neuropathy.

There are two forms of vitamin B12 – methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin. Methylcobalamin is the active form of vitamin B12 and is required for healthy development and sustenance of our circulatory, immune and nervous systems.

On the other hand, cyanocobalamin is a byproduct of vitamin B12 charcoal extraction. The liver must convert cyanocobalamin to methylcobalamin for vitamin B12 to do its biochemical work in the brain.

Thus, methylcobalamin is the biologically active form of vitamin B12 that can be readily absorbed into the bloodstream. Vitamin B12 can be obtained from food sourc such as liver, fish and meat. Benefits of vitamin B12: Promotes healthy nerves Reduces nerve pain and neuropathy symptoms caused by diabetes

Improves numbness, reflexes, sensitivity to vibration, pin- rick stimulation and pain

What is alpha-lipoic ac (ALA)?

ALA is widely known as a strong antioxidant that protects against damage to the body’s cells. It is used to treat diabetes and nerverelated symptoms of diabetes including burning sensations, pain and numbness in the legs and arms.

ALA can be found in food sources such as organ meat (heart, kidneys and liver) as well as ve an

Reduces sy oms o damage caused by diabetes such as pain and numbness

Acts as an antioxidant to help prevent cell and nerve damage in the body

Restores vitamin levels such as vitamins E and C

The combination of ALA and vitamin B12 in methylcobalamin form is an effective way to reduce the symptoms of nerve damage

as keep your nerves adopt a healthy lifestyle. Walk w ease and enjoy every step starting from today.

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