6 Vitamins and Nutrients For Nerve Health

Magnesium 

Magnesium is crucial to several bodily functions, including glucose metabolism and improving peripheral nerve function. Healthy nerve function reduces the risk of nerve-related illnesses and poor mobility, which explains why many people with glucose-related issues like diabetes have complications with their nerve function and may lose feeling in their extremities.

Magnesium is plentiful in several different foods, but supplementation may be recommended for those with diagnosed low magnesium.

Fish Oil

Fish oils are great for heart health and healthy skin and help reduce inflammation throughout the body, including within the nervous system—reduced inflammation results in healthier nerve function and growth.

Fish oil is abundant in many fatty fish, like tuna or salmon. A diet high in these types of fish will be generous in fish oil, but for those without access to these types of fish, you can take a fish oil supplement to restore levels within a healthy range to support your nervous system.

Glutathione 

According to research, glutathione is a critical antioxidant in supporting healthy nerve function. However, glutathione levels can quickly drop without the right balance of nutrients from a nutritious diet, which can lead to decreased nerve function.

One thing to note about glutathione is that it is vital to maintain healthy levels, but challenging to supplement with oral supplements because the body cannot efficiently absorb it through pills and other oral supplements.

Glutathione is a staple of most IV supplement regimens, and intravenous administration is the fastest and most direct way to restore and manage glutathione levels in the body and get other necessary nutrients.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is another vitamin essential for nerve health, but unlike other items on our list, it is important to be careful how much B6 you ingest daily. Insufficient B6 levels can result in poor nerve function, while excessive B6 can negatively impact the nervous system and the rest of the body.

Since most people get their B vitamins from supplements, taking a 50mg daily supplement can help maintain the correct levels of B6. However, if you start noticing any adverse side effects, you must check your nutrient levels immediately to ensure they stay in a safe range.

Thiamine (B1)

B1 deficiency is one of the mainstays of nerve health. This vitamin is found in many types of meat and artificially fortified grains and cereals, making it plentiful in most people’s diets. However, certain dietary habits can cause Thiamine deficiency, which is why Thiamine is part of most complex B vitamin supplements.

Those who have had gastric bypass surgery and who suffer from alcoholism are at increased risk of having low Thiamine, making supplements a necessity for a healthy nervous system.

Vitamin B12

The last vitamin on our list of essential vitamins for nerve health is vitamin B12. Low B12 levels can cause nerve health issues. B12 is different from most of the other nutrients on our list in that most people have enough of the daily dose of B12 to maintain healthy levels.

People on a vegan diet may struggle with a deficiency of B12, as do many with a malabsorption disorder. When trying to supplement B12, doctors recommend IV supplementations because, if malabsorption is the cause of low B12, oral supplements will be ineffective at fixing the deficiency.

Last Words

We each need enough nutrients daily for our bodies, including our nervous system, to function as they should. Talk with a doctor about improving your nutrient levels and what to do if you are deficient. A multivitamin or oral supplement can help keep you in good shape, but an IV supplement is a safer and more effective solution to severe deficiencies.