Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B
For the health condition: Burning Feet or Hands
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Vitamin B, particularly B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin), is scientifically validated for use in the treatment and support of burning feet or hands, a symptom commonly associated with peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy often results from deficiencies in these vitamins, especially among individuals with malnutrition, chronic alcoholism, diabetes, or certain malabsorption disorders. Clinical studies have shown that supplementation with these B vitamins can alleviate symptoms of neuropathy, including burning sensations, numbness, and tingling in the extremities. For example, thiamine deficiency is known to cause "beriberi," characterized by nerve inflammation and burning feet. Similarly, vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord, manifesting as neuropathy with burning or tingling sensations. Numerous randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews have demonstrated that correcting these deficiencies through supplementation can significantly reduce neuropathic symptoms. However, in cases where neuropathy is not due to vitamin B deficiency, the benefit of additional supplementation is limited. Despite this, vitamin B complex remains a first-line adjunct in managing neuropathic symptoms, especially when deficiency is confirmed or suspected. In summary, the scientific evidence for using vitamin B to treat burning feet or hands is robust, particularly when deficiency is present.
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Anemia
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Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Attention Deficit Disorder
Birth Control (countering side effects)
Birth Defects (prevention)
Burning Feet or Hands
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (general)
Concentration (poor)
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Energy (lack of)
Failure to Thrive
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatigue
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Infertility
Peripheral Neuropathy