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Sciaticare™ Ingredients

Clinically-Studied Nerve Health Compounds

Every ingredient in Sciaticare has been selected based on peer-reviewed clinical research demonstrating significant benefits for peripheral nerve health, neuropathic pain reduction, and nerve fiber regeneration. The formula combines three complementary classes of nerve-support compounds.

1

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine – Benfotiamine Form)

Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of Vitamin B1 with 5x higher bioavailability than standard thiamine. It plays a critical role in nerve energy metabolism and has been clinically shown to reduce neuropathic pain by inhibiting advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) that damage nerve tissue. Multiple clinical trials demonstrate significant improvement in neuropathy symptoms.

Activates transketolase enzyme to redirect glucose metabolism away from nerve-damaging pathways. Protects peripheral nerve cells from glycation damage and supports healthy nerve energy production through the pentose phosphate pathway.

2

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)

The active coenzyme form of Vitamin B6, P5P is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis and nerve signal transmission. It supports myelin production—the protective sheath insulating nerve fibers—and plays a crucial role in amino acid metabolism required for nerve tissue repair.

Serves as a coenzyme for over 100 reactions in nerve tissue, including synthesis of GABA (pain-modulating neurotransmitter), serotonin, and norepinephrine. Supports sphingolipid synthesis for healthy myelin sheath maintenance.

3

Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)

Methylcobalamin is the neurologically-active form of B12, directly involved in myelin synthesis, nerve regeneration, and homocysteine reduction. Clinical studies demonstrate that methylcobalamin supplementation significantly improves nerve conduction velocity and reduces pain in peripheral neuropathy patients.

Directly promotes nerve regeneration by supporting methylation reactions essential for myelin production. Reduces homocysteine-mediated neurotoxicity. Enhances nerve growth factor (NGF) activity for sciatic nerve repair.

4

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA)

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid is the biologically active form of ALA — a universal antioxidant both water- and fat-soluble, protecting every compartment of nerve cells. The landmark SYDNEY and NATHAN clinical trials demonstrated significant, dose-dependent reduction in neuropathic pain, making it one of the most evidence-backed nutrients for nerve pain relief.

Neutralizes free radicals throughout nerve cells, regenerates other antioxidants (Vitamins C, E, glutathione), reduces NF-κB-mediated neuroinflammation, enhances nerve blood flow through endothelial nitric oxide production, and chelates neurotoxic heavy metals.

5

Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC)

Acetyl L-Carnitine uniquely crosses the blood-nerve barrier to directly support nerve fiber repair. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials concluded that ALC produces clinically significant improvements in nerve conduction velocity and pain reduction, with effects comparable to some pharmaceutical interventions.

Promotes nerve axon regrowth through enhanced nerve growth factor sensitivity. Shuttles fatty acids into mitochondria for ATP production, providing cellular energy for nerve repair. Supports acetylcholine synthesis for proper nerve signal transmission and provides neuroprotective antioxidant activity.

Synergistic Nerve Health Formula

The five key ingredients in Sciaticare work synergistically: B vitamins maintain myelin integrity and nerve signal transmission, R-Alpha Lipoic Acid reduces inflammation and oxidative damage causing nerve pain, and Acetyl L-Carnitine promotes physical regeneration of damaged nerve fibers. This protect-repair-nourish approach addresses root causes of sciatic nerve dysfunction rather than masking pain.