Nutrients that Help to Promote Nerve Health in Elderly People
The Following nutrients can provide neurological support and promote nerve health in elderly persons: Alpha lipoic acid: Several studies suggest alpha-lipoic acid helps lower blood sugar levels. Its ability to kill free radicals may help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, who have pain, burning, itching, tingling, and numbness in arms and legs from nerve damage. Folic acid: Studies have shown that folic acid may contribute to peripheral nerve injury repair by promoting Schwann cell proliferation, migration, and secretion of nerve growth factor. Mecobalamin ( Methylcobalamin ): Studies have shown that supplementing with mecobalamin, a derivative of Vitamin B-12 can reduce the pain associated with neuropathy. It can also help repair the myelin sheath, depending on the cause of the neuropathy. Its ability to speed up tissue regeneration and improve nerve function can be helpful for maintaining healthy nerve functioning. Benfotiamine: Benfotiamine is a deriv...