# 538 - 9 Foods for NERVE PAIN ( backed by science )

If you have numbness or tingling it could suggest that you have nerve dysfunction which is often reversible with the right nutrients. So in this episode I give you 9 science backed foods that could help protect and repair your nerves.

These foods include Omega 3 fatty acid foods like Chia / flax seeds or fatty salmon, Foods high in B6 and B 12 which are vital for healthy nerves. Then there are foods rich in the anti-oxidant Alpha lipoic acid help knock out free radicals in nerve tissue, resulting in reduced pain and improved nerve conduction. Foods high in ALC support mitochondrial energy production and reduced nerve pain, Polyphenols found in green tea and turmuric are anti-inflammatory and stimulate nerve growth factors in lab models. Swap out butter for olive oil. Magnesium is crucial for nerve myelin mainenance so enjoy leafy greens. Oxidative stress is a major contributor to nerve damage so load up on citrus , sunflower seeds and almonds. Controlled capsaicin exposure can ease pain and aid local nerve repair. Crucially, persistent numbness, can signal nerve compression , vacsular issues or diabetic neuropathy, so seek medical evaluation.