A member asked:

Can taking more vitamin b-complex still help heal nerve damage even if you're not low on b vitamins?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See below: It can't hurt to try as it is water soluble and what your body doesn't need will pass out in your urine.

Answered 7/24/2013

5k views

Thank

Possibly: Here is some scientific data that might help. A prescription medical food metanx (containing biologically active folate, (folic acid) b-12, and b-6) has been studied with small fibre diabetic neuropathy, and over a period of several months did demonstrate improved nerve fibre density and less painful and numb symptoms.

Answered 4/22/2017

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more