Nerve damage affecting the peripheral nervous system associated with gluten sensitivity, causing numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the extremities
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A gluten-free diet can halt progression and sometimes reverse symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in individuals with gluten-related neurological disease. This condition, often occurring with or without celiac disease, causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet due to gluten-triggered nerve damage. Early dietary intervention provides the best outcomes, as established nerve damage may be permanent, though symptom stabilization and some improvement can occur even in advanced cases.
How Gluten triggers an autoimmune or inflammatory response that damages peripheral nerves either through direct antibody-mediated attack on nerve tissue, vasculitis affecting nerve blood supply, or inflammatory cytokines causing nerve damage. Additionally, malabsorption in celiac disease can cause deficiencies in B vitamins critical for nerve health. Eliminating gluten stops the immune attack, reduces inflammation, restores nutrient absorption, and allows nerve tissue to potentially regenerate or at minimum prevents further deterioration.
Key foods B12-rich foods like wild salmon and eggs, B-vitamin rich quinoa and legumes, antioxidant-rich berries, walnuts rich in omega-3s, leafy greens, seeds like pumpkin and sunflower seeds
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