Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Fasting Prevent Nerve Damage

Fasting has many health benefits, one of which rest the digestive tract and detoxification process. The condition is very useful to prevent nerve damage.

Nerve damage or neuropathy affects 1 in 4 people aged 40 years and over, especially in those who suffer from diabetes.

"Neuropathy is characterized by symptoms such as cramps and tingling," said Judge Dr.Manfaluthy, Sp.S (K), Chairman of the Study Group Neurophysiology and Neurology Neurologist Doctors Association of Bank Indonesia, at an event held by Merck Indonesia in Jakarta (16/7 / 13).

Other neuropathy symptoms such as numbness, pain, aches, especially in the legs, burning, hair loss, and weakness of the body and limbs.

Manfaluthy explained, when the body gets a chance detoxification fasting. In addition, the transfer of energy from glucose to fat usage so helps prevent nerve damage.


"The results of glucose metabolism has an adverse effect on the nerves and muscles. When fasting, our food intake is reduced so much energy is taken from the fat reserves. Remaining glucose metabolism of fat is not that bad," he said.

Nerve damage repair process requires many years because the nerve cells do not regenerate easily. "So, take advantage of this moment of fasting as well as possible," said the doctor who was a consultant of the Department of Neurology neurology RSCM Jakarta.

Neuropathy can also be prevented through a good diet. Intake of foods containing vitamin B is very good for the health of the nerves.

Vitamin B can be obtained from food sources such as rice husk still contain, meat, fruits, and vegetables. If poor diet, vitamin supplements recommended neurotrophic.

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