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Which is more likely to cause mild peripheral neuropathy? too many heavy metals or b1 deficiency?

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All possible: Any of these can cause neuropathy. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/9/2020

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