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.