Blood vessels.....
 

may be key in treating diabetic neuropathies.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0623174240.htm


"Polydefkis says the findings provide potential new targets for treating neuropathy and vascular problems. By promoting blood vessel and Schwann cell growth, researchers might be able to speed up axon regeneration and successfully repair damaged nerves and blood vessels, potentially combating diabetic neuropathy and vascular complications simultaneously."

Can anyone advise which supplements will aid blood vessel regrowth.

[QUOTE=malawigirl08;781594]Can anyone advise which supplements will aid blood vessel growth please? I assume stimulating blood into the area through excercise and massage will also help.

I would think massage, exercise or any stimulation would improve blood flow. But how do you stimulate the growth of new vessels into that area in controlled way. I know you don't want to encourage new blood vessel growth when cancer is present. Aren't some cancer drugs specifically design to reduce the growth of new vessels that feed tumors?

I think targeted and controlled growth would be ideal. And bodywork/light therapies can probably improve circulation.

I've been doing reflexology on John's feet and it has helped but it is a slow process.

I don't know of specific ones for regrowth, other than the EFAs which form cell walls for everything in our bodies. Low EFA definitely impacts repair of nerves.

To improve circulation l-arginine is the main one.

But I think also preventing the inflammation of blood vessel walls, attacked by free radicals or other things...helps too.

Vit C for example lowers elevated C-reactive protein...which reflects inflammation in the body. Vit E is also important.
Also antioxidants, like grapeseed extract, curcumin --in a bio-enhanced form has been shown in studies to protect the endothelial layer in blood vessels. Astaxanthin, quercetin, lutein, lycopene, resveratrol all are helpful. If you put astaxanthin in PubMed you can see all the research on just this one antioxidant. The flavinoids that are connected to Vit C.. are good for blood vessels too. Some products have them all together. I have an Ester C 500mg with flavinoids. Vit C is difficult to get in high amounts from food...so a supplement there is needed. I am skeptical about massive high doses for those who find AlkaSeltzer useful...as very high C can cause acidosis. I never go above 500mg a day, and that not every day in fact.

One can choose to eat various high antioxidant foods (all the colorful ones), and not need tons of supplements.

[QUOTE=malawigirl08;781595]has anyone had a neurologist recommend massage ?

Angiogensis.....
 

Too much or too little is problematic.

http://www.angio.org/understanding/disease.php

Also....I remember a while back I did some checking into hyperbaric oxygen for a bladder problem John had from his chemo. This was the whole body chamber. Subsequently, I came across hyperbaric treatments for limbs. Never did anything with it but came close to trying the latter for a wound from his hickman port. Pulling the port and surgery fixed it though. Wonder if that has any application for PN?