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• Peripheral nerves take up 2% of the total body, but require 20% of the body's energy needs. Keeping the peripheral nerves well nourished means supplying them with a good source of well oxygenated blood.
• Anything that constricts the blood supply to the nerve or gives less oxygen to the blood affects the nerve health. The top three culprits, in order, are:
  • 1.)Smoking
  • 2.)Caffeine
  • 3.)Cold

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