Tingling, pins and needles, burning or pain in the feet and hands, and pain radiating down the leg with sciatica, are often linked to the peripheral nerves. The causes – from diabetes and nerve compression to vitamin B12 deficiency – are determined by a doctor.
This category is part of Nervous system products and brings together food supplements most often taken on medical advice in these situations.
Most common ingredients
| Ingredient |
What it is |
Examples in our range |
| Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) |
An antioxidant, most often at a 600 mg dose |
Normonerv, Nervin Kontrol 600, Lipinerve |
| Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 |
Contribute to the normal function of the nervous system |
Beviplex Neuro, Sanat Neuro-B |
| PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) |
A fatty substance the body also produces itself |
Peanil, Peanil Forte, Dolopea, Innventa Innopea, Max Medica PEA Max |
| Combination formulas |
ALA, B vitamins, PEA, uridine and other ingredients together |
Neuro MD, Neurofast, Epineuron, CombiNERV, Neuronal, Urimil Neuro, Periferisan |
| Topical forms |
Gel or patch for the affected area |
Urimil Forte patches, Periferisan gel, Nucleocapsin gel |
How to choose and take them
- Check the composition – many combinations already contain ALA and B vitamins, so they need not be taken separately
- Alpha-lipoic acid is usually taken half an hour before a meal
- These products are taken for several weeks; do not expect an immediate effect
- Do not take high doses of vitamin B6 long-term – too much B6 can itself cause tingling
When a doctor is needed
- sudden weakness in an arm or leg, facial numbness or speech problems – urgently
- loss of bladder or bowel control with back pain – urgently
- with diabetes: any sore or change in colour on the foot
- if you take diabetes medication – ALA may affect blood sugar, so measure it more often
Pharmacist’s advice
With tingling and burning in the feet, finding the cause comes first, because with diabetes or B12 deficiency the underlying problem must also be treated. Products in this category complement the treatment set by your doctor.
If you take several products, add up the B6 from all of them – it is often found in magnesium and multivitamins too.
Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy
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See also
Frequently asked questions
What are the best vitamins for nerves?
Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are most commonly used, alone or combined with alpha-lipoic acid; the choice depends on the cause.
How is alpha-lipoic acid taken?
Usually once a day, about half an hour before a meal, at the dose stated by the manufacturer.
What is PEA?
Palmitoylethanolamide – a substance the body produces naturally; in supplements it is often combined with ALA and B vitamins.
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