Can Low B12 Affect Endo Related Nerve Pain and Period Pain?

Today we’re continuing with our theme of micronutrients and their impact on endo pain and period pain. Today, we’re talking about B12.Research on the use of B12 for pain suggests that B12 can reduce chronic pain (and menstrual pain) through various methods.Firstly, B12 can inhibit the production of the inflammatory prostaglandins which are responsible for pain and inflammation, and are found to be especially high in people with endometriosis and dysmenorrhea (which is the medical term for period pain). Additionally, B12 plays a role in supporting nerve health and pain signally pathways, which can influence pain perception. If nerves or pain signalling pathways are comprised, this could increase pain levels. This is particularly relevant to those of us with endo who are suffering with nerve related pain due to endo on the nerves, nerve damage from surgery, leg pain, etc.Read more.Show notesB12 pain benefits and endo/prostaglandin linkhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7468922https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30700078/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10178419/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20511671/B12 and endo https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/450https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10227355https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-024-01895-xhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/B12 and period painhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10178419https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385143175_STRESS_PHYSICAL_ACTIVITY_AND_DIETARY_INTAKE_ARE_ASSOCIATED_WITH_DYSMENORRHEA_AMONG_FEMALE_STUDENTSB12 and period pain relief https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30700078/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0271531700001524https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385143175_STRESS_PHYSICAL_ACTIVITY_AND_DIETARY_INTAKE_ARE_ASSOCIATED_WITH_DYSMENORRHEA_AMONG_FEMALE_STUDENTSSupplementationhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/low-b12-and-endohttps://www.seekinghealth.com/blogs/education/methyl-free-vs-methylated-do-you-need-a-non-methylated-supplementNeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Free resources:This podcast! Endometriosis Net ColumnEndometriosis News ColumnNewsletterInstagramWays to work with me:This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbookMasterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain reliefLive and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY courseOne to one coaching info and applicationThis episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-worksProduced by Chris Robson