Peripheral Neuropathy: Gluten Intolerance, B-12.

There is a high correlation of Gluten (gloo-ten) Intolerance with Peripheral Neuropathy, diabetic and non-diabetic. There is also a high correlation of Gluten Intolerance with Diabetes itself. Gluten is the gluey protein in the B.R.O.W.S. foods: Barley, Rye, Oats, Wheat, Spelt. In sensitive persons, Gluten strips the villi, little fingers in the intestinal tract, inducing some sort of malabsorption syndrome.

It is better to avoid a "challenge" test for Gluten Intolerance if this entails the introduction of high levels of Gluten. Consider just moving on to the Gluten-free diet. One may consider using Vitamin E oil topically, which will absorb through the skin, or orally if tolerated, so this wonderful nutrient from wheat will not be left behind.

B-12 is commonly used in alleviating Peripheral Neuropathy. B-12 is contained in (organic) Calves' Liver, but if taken as an oral supplement, is destroyed by stomach acids. So B-12 must be taken sublingually, held below the tongue, where it is absorbed by the sensitive tissue. A liquid form is best. B-12 may also be given as an injection by a physician.

To bypass any Gout possibility, it would be well to see that proteins are absorbed well by using digestive enzymes, and to take a small dose, 50 mg., of B-6 daily. Larger doses may cause nerve damage. Small doses of B-6, as well as proper hydration, will keep blood ammonia levels low, the tissue damaging by-product of improperly digested proteins.



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