Metanx
Metanx
Metanx (/mɛtænks/) is a prescription medical food product used for dietary management of endothelial dysfunction in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Etymology
The term "Metanx" is a brand name and does not have a known etymology.
Usage
Metanx is used to manage certain biomarkers in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It is not a cure for the condition, but it can help manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients. Metanx contains active forms of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 that can help manage endothelial dysfunction, a condition that can lead to peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes.
Related Terms
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.
- Endothelial Dysfunction: A systemic pathological state of the endothelium and can be broadly defined as an imbalance between vasodilating and vasoconstricting substances produced by (or acting on) the endothelium.
- Folate: A type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.
- Vitamin B6: A vitamin that is required for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It is also required for the proper growth and development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the body.
- Vitamin B12: A nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metanx
- Wikipedia's article - Metanx
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