neuropathy

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Concerning levels of arsenic in chicken and mercury in fish may have adverse effects on the nervous system. The USDA has failed to safeguard the meat supply from drug residues, which may also be neurotoxic. Men who consume large quantities of meat may have an increased risk of getting muscle tremors due to the levels of cooked meat carcinogens known as heterocyclic amines. Vegetarian’s Myelopathy refers to vitamin B12 deficiency. This can have potentially severe neurological consequences, such as spinal cord degeneration and paralysis. Those eating plant-based diets must ensure a regular, reliable source of vitamin B12. Supplements or fortified foods provide the safest, cheapest source.

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All Videos for Neuropathy

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Are Supplements and Vitamins B12 and D Really Necessary on a Plant-Based Diet?

I answer common questions about supplements, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. Do we need them?

Curing Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetics suffering from nerve pain for years are cured within days with a plant-based diet.

Vitamin B12 Necessary for Arterial Health

The cardiovascular benefits of plant-based diets may be severely undermined by vitamin B12 deficiency.

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The very real and potentially disastrous effects of vitamin B12 deficiency.

Drug Residues in Meat

The U.S. Inspector General cites the USDA for failing to safeguard the meat supply from drug residues.

Arsenic in Chicken

The poultry industry feeds their birds millions of pounds of arsenic-containing drugs every year.

Fish Fog

The link between fish consumption and neurobehavioral abnormalities in adults is likely related to mercury toxicity.

Muscle Tremors and Diet

Essential tremor, one of the most common neurological conditions, appears to be linked to meat consumption.

Vegetarian’s Myelopathy

Vegetarians got a disease named after them.

Vegan Paralysis

Those eating plant-based diets must ensure a reliable source of vitamin B12 via supplements or fortified foods.