Condition
Brachial plexus damage
Brachial plexus damage is an injury to the network of nerves running from the neck through the armpit that controls movement and feeling in the shoulder, arm, and hand, and it can cause weakness, numbness, or paralysis of the arm. Vitamin B12 and alpha-lipoic acid are the supplements most often discussed for nerve health, though little research on them for this specific injury has been reviewed here so far. Any nerve-support ideas for now rest mostly on how these nutrients work in the body rather than on direct trial results.
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- Trials
- 1
- People studied
- 24
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | Improves (the measure goes down) | 3 studies | 24 people | |||
Studies that measured pain
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The Brachial Plexus Injury Recovery Support protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
- Vitamin B121,000–2,000 mcg daily (methylcobalamin form)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid600–1,200 mg daily
Studies cited
3 studies from PubMed
- A preliminary controlled study to determine whether whole-plant cannabis extracts can improve intractable neurogenic symptoms
- Short-Term Efficacy of CBD-Enriched Hemp Oil in Girls with Dysautonomic Syndrome after Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
- Chronic Pain Treatment With Cannabidiol in Kidney Transplant Patients in Uruguay