Neuropathy and Nutrition – The Foods That Heal (and Those That Harm)

“After just 90 days of focused nutrition and therapy, one of our patients went from 61% nerve loss… to just 14%.”

That’s not a feel-good story. That’s a medically measured result.

Most people are told nerve damage is permanent.

That once it starts, it only gets worse.

But I’ve spent years collecting data that says otherwise. And I’ve helped thousands of people prove the “irreversible” wrong—starting with what’s on their plate.

If your nerves are screaming, tingling, or numb… I want you to know this:

Food can be medicine—or poison—for your nerves.

And getting this right could mean the difference between degenerating nerves… or regenerating them.

In this blog, I’ll show you:

The worst foods that secretly feed nerve damage

The exact foods (and vitamins) I recommend daily in my clinics

A therapy that supercharges your nutrition’s impact on nerve healing

Let’s dive in.

 

First, the Worst: What’s Wrecking Your Nerves

1. Sugar and Refined Carbs – The #1 Nerve Killer

Refined sugars spike blood sugar, choke your capillaries, and bathe your nerves in inflammation. 

They literally block nutrients from reaching nerve cells.

Found in: Soda, candy, white bread, pastries

Try instead: Fresh fruit, raw honey, or stevia

2. Processed & Fried Foods – Fueling Inflammation

Most people don’t realize their favorite snacks are full of inflammatory seed oils and additives that damage the “factory” that builds new nerve tissue.

Found in: Fast food, chips, margarine, packaged meats

Try instead: Wild salmon, olive oil, grass-fed meats

3. Artificial Sweeteners – Silent Saboteurs

Some sweeteners like aspartame have been shown to trigger nerve hypersensitivity and pain flares in neuropathy patients.

Found in: Diet sodas, “sugar-free” anything

Try instead: Monk fruit or erythritol

 

Then, the Best: Foods That Help Rebuild Your Nerves

1. Anti-Inflammatory Superfoods – Calm The Fire

Turmeric, ginger, and leafy greens help reduce the inflammation that prevents your nerves from healing.

Top picks: Turmeric, kale, spinach, blueberries, wild-caught fish

2. Healthy Fats – Rebuild Your Myelin

Your nerves are wrapped in myelin—a fatty sheath that helps them fire correctly. Without the right fats, they can’t regenerate.

Top picks: Avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, walnuts

3. Critical Nerve Nutrients – Repair & Regrow

In every one of our successful cases, we used targeted nutrition therapy to restore nerve function.
 • L-Carnitine – Boosts cellular energy for damaged nerves
 • Vitamin B12 – Rebuilds protective coatings
 • Alpha-Lipoic Acid – Powerful antioxidant for inflammation
 • Magnesium – Essential for nerve transmission and pain control

Trying to reverse nerve damage without therapeutic nutrition is like fighting a house fire with a garden hose.

 

One-Day Meal Plan for Nerve Healing

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach + avocado

Lunch: Grilled salmon with quinoa + steamed broccoli

Snack: Walnuts + blueberries

Dinner: Grass-fed beef, sautéed greens + turmeric-ginger tea

 

Supercharge Your Results with Nutrition And FlexRelief™ 

Food is your foundation. But there’s one more piece that can speed things up: blood flow.

Even the cleanest diet can’t work if your circulation is poor. That’s why I recommend FlexRelief™ to my patients who need extra help delivering nutrients to their nerves.

 

What is FlexRelief™?

FlexRelief™ is a foot and calf compression device designed to boost blood flow, reduce swelling, and support nerve repair from the ground up.

When used alongside an anti-inflammatory diet, FlexRelief™ can:

Improve circulation to the lower legs and feet

Help nutrients actually reach damaged nerves

Relieve pain, heaviness, and stiffness in the legs

Support long-term nerve regeneration

“After years of dealing with chronic leg pain and swelling,  FlexRelief™ has been a lifesaver. After just a few sessions, the swelling in my legs has gone down, and I feel better every day." - Emily W.

Try FlexRelief™ Risk-Free for 90 Days

Use it daily. Feel the difference. Or send it back—no questions asked.

 

What’s Next?

In our next blog, we’ll cover the daily habits that help keep your progress going:

The exact stretches I give my patients

Mobility drills to reduce stiffness

How to train your balance and stability to prevent falls

If you’re ready to take the next step in reversing your neuropathy—nutrition is the most important lever you can pull. Start with the food on your plate, and consider tools like FlexRelief™ to help speed things up.

The tide can turn.

You just have to keep going.

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