Nutritional Deficiencies in Scleroderma and Related Disorders
Nutritional deficiencies in scleroderma and related disorders often include folate and Vit. B12, and more recently reported, Vit. D and E, due to bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Metanx is sometimes prescribed for these conditions. Metanx is a food which is formulated to be consumed or administered by mouth under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation. Specifically it is formulated for diabetic neuropathy. The usual adult dosage of Metanx® is one tablet twice daily .Each Metanx® tablet contains: L-methylfolate Calcium (as Metafolin®) 3mg, Pyridoxal 5′-phosphate 35mg, Methylcobalamin.
Metanx is a “legend vitamin”. Legend vitamins are specific formulations that are intended to reverse nutritional deficiencies in various conditions. Metanx® tablets are indicated for the distinct nutritional requirements of patients with who present with loss of protective sensation and neuropathic pain in their arms and legs associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Metanx® tablets are also indicated for the distinct nutritional requirements of patients with endothelial dysfunction and/or hyperhomocysteinemia who present with lower extremity ulceration(s). Rigorous research on “legend vitamins” is lacking but there is usually little downside to using them with the consent of your healthcare provider.
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