What supplements aid in nerve transmission?
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Supplements mentioned for supporting nerve transmission or nerve health include citrulline, arginine, Alpha-GPC, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin C.
- Citrulline and arginine: Support the nitric-oxide pathway, promoting vasodilation and nutrient transport. Because they activate the arginine pathway, they may aggravate cold sores in people prone to them.
- Alpha-GPC: Increases acetylcholine transmission and may promote focus and alertness.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine: Supports mitochondrial metabolism and has been studied for diabetic neuropathy; it improved nerve conduction velocity, a measure of nerve health.
- Alpha-lipoic acid: May benefit neuropathic pain. One caution mentioned was that it appeared to limit the speaker’s heart rate during high-intensity exercise.
- Vitamin C: Taking it preventively before some nerve-related surgeries may reduce the likelihood of certain nerve-pain conditions afterward.
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