The 3 Vitamin Deficiencies in Sciatica and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Discover the three vitamin deficiencies behind sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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0:00 Introduction: Common deficiencies in sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome
0:55 Vitamin B6
7:08 Vitamin B12
9:13 Vitamin B1
11:10 Learn more about what to do for sciatic nerve pain!

Today I’m going to share three common nutritional deficiencies related to sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome and ways to tell which one might be affecting you most.

Vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are intimately involved in the nervous system and may be behind these painful conditions.

1. Vitamin B6 benefits
• Helps build the myelin sheath
• Helps produce neurotransmitters
• Helps protect sensory nerve integrity
• Helps increase nerve conduction and velocity
• Is involved in the metabolism of the nervous system

Vitamin B6 deficiency causes:
• Taking the wrong form of vitamin B6 in large amounts
• Gut inflammation
• Celiac disease
• Crohn’s disease
• Age
• Certain medications
• Alcohol
• Birth control pills
• Certain genetic variations
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Excess coffee consumption

* It’s important to take the active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P).

2. Vitamin B12 benefits:
• Helps support nerve regeneration
• Helps support myelin production
• Helps support nerve growth factors

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes:
• Certain genetic factors
• Lack of animal products in the diet
• Low stomach acid
• Excess consumption of folic acid
• Alcohol
• Diabetes
• Malabsorption
• Birth control pills

* It’s important to take the natural form of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin.

3. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) benefits:
• Helps support blood flow to the nerves
• Helps counter the complications of diabetes

Vitamin B1 deficiency causes:
• Diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance
• Excess coffee consumption
• Excess tea consumption

* It’s important to take the fat-soluble version of vitamin B1, benfotiamine.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the vitamin deficiencies involved in sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome. I’ll see you in the next video.

[dmvrant]

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[Trevd]

Sad that YouTube has better drs than 90% of the USA

[sgtaneja]

A few facts first:
1. P5P (active B6) is required to absorb and utilize B12.
2. P5P is involved in synthesis of the protein IF which is required to decouple and transport B12
3. P5P along with zinc is involved in stimulation of stomach acids from parietal cells of gastric lining
4. Mylin sheath - P5P is required to synthesise the protein required for myleination , but Coppet is also required as a cofactor during myelination of nerve fibers along with b12.
5. B12 pathways require potassium during neeve regeneration and condiction.
6. Sciatic nerve - deficiency of b6, b9, b12, copper, potasium & magnesium (as magnesium is also required for potassium uptake).
7. Carpal tunnel syndrome - deficiency of b6 mainly, but also of supporting factors b9, b12, copper.
8. B6 and B1 compete with each other on multiple nuerometabolic pathways. High doses of B6 in isolation will deplete B1 and vice versa.
9. B1 is more useful for diabetic neuropathy while B6 is critical when neuropathy is triggered by demyleination, with imbalances in neurotransmitters.
10. In general for nerve issues you need b1, b3, b5, b6, b9, b12 with magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc with often b6 being the most critical micronutrient.
11. B1 is hyped a lot, often you do NOT need megadoses of b1 if you keep your magnesium and manganese status adequate as manganese boosts uptake of b1, and magnesium supports thiamine dependent enzymes.
12. It is totally misplsced to recommend benfotiamine as b1 for diabetic patients as benfotiamune is fat soluble, and most diabetics have liver/pancreas/gall bladder/kidney impairment of some sorts which restrict bile output (required to emulsify and breakdown fat medium), and enzymatic output - lipases to breakdown fat. The best form of thiamine is the water soluble version - thiamine hcl (cheaper) and allthiamine/ttfd (garlic source, more expensive).

[vihuelaprincess]

I can confirm this, my mom had sciatica for 2 years and the doctor told her she would have to take pain medication forever. One day her doctor did blood work and found out she was anemic and put her on a vitamin called Hematinic which has B vitamins, Folic Acid and Iron. Within 2 weeks my dad asks her…”Hey, you havent complained about your leg anymore!” She had not noticed that after 2 weeks, her pain was gone. At times before that she could not walk and her leg would burn horribly. Doctor was stumped. He could not believe it. Thank you Dr Berg for confirming it!!!!

[keisha]

Works like a charm, I suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome for years, I went to see a neurologist who prescribed vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid, I no longer wake up with numbness, swelling or pain in my hands. I’m spreading the word to everyone I know who suffers from carpal tunnel.

[jennysuebernoudy]

So glad you made this video, I had carpal tunnel years ago and luckily had a doctor that checked my levels and found I had B12 deficiency along with others and after starting my supplements I have been fine and it went away on its own. So glad that there are doctors out there that are not surgery happy.

[Mainecoon_Izzy]

Dad suffered from dementia for 12 years before he passed at 90. When I was his caretaker for the last four years of his life, I made sure he had a multi vitamin and a liquid vitamin B complex.

After watching Dr. Berg’s videos, I’ve come to realize many diseases come from a vitamin deficiency

[ladyofthecreek]

I'm back to thank you! I'm a diabetic with severe sciatica. So much of my day was just me dealing with pain as I tried to live independently. In a matter of weeks, my life has improved immensely after following these guidelines! My dad had the same neurological issues and died at my age. I'm so sorry he suffered needlessly because of vitamin deficiencies. Thank you so very much!

[louiseshickle]

I totally cured a problem that was diagnosed as carpal tunnel with high doses of B6! It was a stressful time when there was a lot of stress--and I've always been a heavy coffee drinker!

[layaqui]

You don’t know how happy this video makes me! I’m 33 and I’ve suffered of sciatica since I was 18. It has only gotten worst. I will start taking my vitamin 6 from now on!! Forever thankful for you Dr. Berg! ❤

[iot]

I suffered from sciatica when expecting my first child. No medic mentioned this vital piece of information. It is unbelievable that our so called medical experts do not have this knowledge. It's eye opening.

[garyfaulkner]

Thank you Dr Berg, my wife had severe carpal pain waking her up at night and tingling on the ends of her fingers. I had Sciatia pain also and were both on our way to investigate an operation to fix these problems. After watching your vid I ordered the B vitamins especially Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate. After less than a week we are both pain free and that was 6 months ago. Absolutely amazing.

[winston]

I had right shoulder pain I attributed to an overuse injury...started watching your videos, changing my diet, and exercising, and then I took Tudca based on one of your vids - in a week the pain was gone! Backed up bile duct. God Bless you Dr. Berg you are a gift to us all.😇

[Lendingyourlight]

I have sciatica and recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel and instead of surgery I used a TENS unit I purchased online and placed one pad on my wrist and one on my palm and within a month my excruciating pain was gone. We are all energy so I figured it would help. I just started B1. Thank you for your videos

[TheMid-KnightRider]

From a 48-yr. retired Healthcare Worker, VERY VALUABLE, DETAILED (AND EXTREMELY ACCURATE) nutritional "INFO." Thank you. 🙏😉

[denniskulpa]

Dr Berg is amazing! I started watching his videos in Jan 2023. Numerous medical issues. I went from a mens size 40 waist to boys size 16 in 5 months following his eating clean and vitamin advise. Cut back bad carbs, but not full ketosis! Followed his advise on not getting flabby while dieting and have very little loose skin. None on arms or face. Small amount on waist! I went from my highest weight of 268 lbs to 156 lbs. Back up to 170 lbs on purpose, the weight I was at 18 yrs old when I graduated from Paris Island and was officially a Marine. I weighed 140 when I arrived at Parris Island! The BMI scale is so incorrect. I served 21 years and it was a roller coaster of weight loss and gain following the government rules about dietary needs! His best advice is everyone needs to figure what works for them. You have to pay attention to want your body tells you! It is all about the quality of what you ingest. If you are having cravings, you are lacking something! If after eating you feel bad, you ate something bad!
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[plarkin]

Ok! B1, B6, & B12
But All B vitamins are SO, SO IMPORTANT
I discovered, in my sixties that Im sensitive to gluten and or wheat.
Thank you
GOD Bless You

[williamsdiana]

I started all these forms of the B's. Dr. Breg, I really thank you because since I started following you, inflammation has gone. I let people know about your videos.

[TheCristina]

What an extraordinary doctor. His teachings are so profound and specific. Life changing. Thank you.

[stefaniajasinski]

My carpal tunnel surgery is scheduled on June 7, 2023 but I better try B1, B6, and B12 vitamins instead. Thank you, doctor Berg.🤩