The Crucial Role of Vitamin B1 in Nerve Health

Can you guess the number one vitamin deficiency behind nerve problems like peripheral neuropathy? It’s a vitamin B1 deficiency!

Vitamin B1 deficiency symptoms may include:

• Nerve Pain (sciatica)

• Tremors

• Anxiety

• ADHD, ADD, OCD, and psychosis

• Racing mind or insomnia

• Restless legs syndrome

• Air hunger

• Burning or numbness in the feet or hands

• Problems with the autonomic nervous system

• Vertigo

• Vision problems

Causes of vitamin B1 deficiency may include:

• Alcohol

• Refined carbs

• Diabetes

• Stress

• Caffeinated tea (chronic consumption)

• Raw fish

• Sulfites

• Phytic acid

• Antibiotics

Vitamin B1 is one of the best vitamins for nerve repair. Be sure to get your vitamin B1 from a natural source. Nutritional yeast is a great source of B vitamins. You can add nutritional yeast to your meals or take it as a supplement.