Nerve damage results from physical trauma or from a wide variety of illnesses, diseases and medical conditions. Common causes of nerve damage (also referred to as neuropathy) include alcoholism, metabolic disorders such as diabetes or celiac disease, autoimmune disorders such as arthritis, cancer treatments, carpal tunnel syndrome (a specific group of symptoms that can include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers or hands), chronic kidney failure, vitamin deficiencies, toxins and infectious diseases. Physical trauma to nerves from injury, herniated disks, prolonged compression and surgery, as well as certain medications and infections that block oxygen to cells can also cause neuropathy. Symptoms include chronic or recurrent numbness, tingling, sensitivity to touch, weakness, pricking sensations, burning pain or sharp pain. Foods can play an integral role in the comprehensive treatment of neuropathic pain.
Vitamin B12 foods: They contribute to the repair and maintenance of nerve cells, and particularly the myelin sheath. Foods that contain high levels of vitamin B12 include calf’s liver, sardines, snapper, venison, Chinook salmon, lean beef tenderloin, lamb loin, scallops, shrimp and halibut.
Antioxidant foods: Antioxidants are compounds that neutralise free radicals. Various “superfoods” contain high levels of antioxidants. These foods not only heal damaged nerves, but also may help reduce the risk of cancer and immune diseases, and slow the effects of ageing. Foods that contain high levels of antioxidants include blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, tomatoes, broccoli, red grapes, garlic, spinach, carrots, pomegranates, dark chocolate and green tea.
Anti-inflammatory foods: Certain foods reduce inflammation. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties. High omega-3 foods include flaxseeds, walnuts, soybeans, shrimp and tofu; as well as cold water fish such as snapper, sardines, salmon, trout, halibut, tuna and cod.
Source: livestrong.com
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