Neuro-nutritional approach to neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain, inflammation and melatonin as supportive strategies Neuropathic pain represents one of the most challenging conditions to treat in clinical practice. It is caused by a lesion or dysfunction of the peripheral or central somatosensory system and manifests with persistent symptoms such as burning sensations, electric shocks, allodynia and hyperalgesia. These characteristics make neuropathic…

Nutraceuticals and neuropathic pain: role and benefits

How dietary supplements support traditional therapies Nutraceuticals arise from the intersection of nutrition and pharmacology and include substances of food origin with biologically beneficial effects on health. In recent years, their use has expanded in the treatment of neuropathic pain, especially as a support to traditional pharmacological therapies. The main objective is to improve pain…

Effects of Nigella Sativa in Diabetic Neuropathy

Clinical Study: Topical Benefits of Nigella Sativa in Diabetic Neuropathy Compared to Synthetic Drugs Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Synthetic drugs available on the market have side effects and limitations for diabetic patients, the majority of whom are elderly. In this context, based on Persian medicinal sources, it has…

Nutraceutical Relief for Neuropathic Pain

Equisetum arvense L. and Palmitoylethanolamide as a Promising Nutraceutical Approach for Neuropathic Pain   Introduction:   Peripheral neuropathies are medical conditions characterized by damage and malfunction of the peripheral nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, loss of muscle tone, balance problems, and difficulty coordinating movements. In the case of injuries…