Gluten-free Diet Helps Reduce Neuropathic Pain

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition which is caused due to the damage to the nerves that carry signal to the brain and spinal cord. The reasons for nerve damage are AIDS injury, vitamin B12 deficiency, exposure to toxins and diabetes mellitus. Neuropathic pain in patients may be reduced with the help of a strict gluten-free diet, finds a study. Some gluten-sensitive individuals experienced more nerve pain compared to those who were not sensitive to gluten diet.