Vitamin B supplementation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
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This research article was aimed to review the effectiveness of vitamin B12 supplementation, in isolation or as a combination therapy, for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). This study determined that, although, Vitamin B12 was associated with neurologic phenomenon, it most certainly does not play any significant role in DPN.
Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with significant neurological pathology, especially peripheral neuropathy.
Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with significant neurological pathology, especially peripheral neuropathy.
This review found no evidence that the use of oral vitamin B12 supplements is associated with improvement in the clinical symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.
Furthermore, the majority of studies reported no improvement in the electrophysiological markers of nerve conduction.