Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
For the health condition: Burning Feet or Hands

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, has a traditional association with the treatment of "burning feet" syndrome, particularly dating back to observations during World War II. Soldiers and prisoners in Asia reported symptoms of burning feet, numbness, and tingling, which were sometimes alleviated by administration of B vitamins, including B5. The presumed cause was dietary deficiency, as their rations were often lacking in essential nutrients. However, much of the evidence is anecdotal or based on small, uncontrolled case series from the mid-20th century. There is little robust scientific research or clinical trial data from modern sources to confirm this effect or to clarify the exact mechanism by which pantothenic acid might relieve neuropathic symptoms. Current scientific consensus recognizes that severe vitamin B5 deficiency can cause neurological symptoms, but such deficiency is extremely rare in the developed world due to the vitamin's wide availability in foods. Most cases of burning feet or hands today are attributed to other causes (such as diabetes or nerve compression), and vitamin B5 supplementation is not routinely recommended unless a deficiency is confirmed. Therefore, the use of vitamin B5 in this context is primarily supported by tradition and historical anecdotes rather than rigorous scientific evidence.

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