顏面神經麻痺(神經線發炎)病因不明，但有合理證據顯示與皰疹病毒感染有關，而感染此病毒人群中大部分人並不會發現任何症狀。飲食方面的一些建議或許能減輕或縮短感染期。建議患者的飲食盡量選擇含高L-賴氨酸和避免含L-精氨酸的食物。
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含高L-賴氨酸食物 (建議食用)
所有肉類
魚
酸奶
奶酪
牛奶
雞蛋
蘋果
梨子
杏子
鱷梨
菠蘿
綠豆
蘆筍
含高L-精氨酸食物(避免食用)
蕃茄
小麥胚芽
球芽甘藍
腰果
葡萄
南瓜種子
胡桃
黑莓
藍莓
花生
巧克力
糖
研究證明B族維他命對治療受損神經有所幫助。B族維他命對大腦健康也有裨益，有助集中注意力。
MSM（甲基磺酰基甲烷）已被證明有助於神經損傷的修復。建議每天補充500毫克。
經常按摩受影響而癱瘓那側面部，會增加對重新控制面部神經線的可能性。
菸酸有助改善面部外組織血液循環，改善恢復速度。
有時病人會特別渴望食某些食物，特別是脂肪類食物。其實這是正常現象，因為神經伸展和收復需要大量脂肪類營養，這些營養素對腦部內側神經健康尤為有益。可選擇最健康的脂肪類補充劑，包括含奧米加三的亞麻籽油/磷蝦油補充劑。
Bell's palsy is an unexpected temporary paralysis of one side of the face. It can often become so severe that its victims are unable to close one eye, or even smile.
Bell's palsy is related to herpes, a virus which the majority of the population silently hosts without showing any symptoms. It is therefore strongly recommended that the patient's diet be high in L-lysine and low in L-arginine. Use the chart below to ensure that the diet is higher in lysine than arginine.
Foods with Lysine
(Encouraged)
All meats
Fish
Yogurt
Cheese
Milk
Eggs
Apples
Pears
Apricots
Avocados
Pineapples
Green beans
Asparagus
Foods with Arginine (Avoid)
Tomatoes
Wheat Germ
Brussels sprouts
Cashews
Grapes
Pumpkin Seeds
Pecans
Blackberries
Blueberries
Peanuts
Chocolate
Sugars
The B vitamins have repeatedly been shown to help in healing damaged nerves in studies. They are also especially good for brain health, and thereby concentration.
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) has been shown to assist in the repair of nerve damage. Supplement with 500 mg. of MSM each day.
Massage the paralyzed side of the face regularly, because this will increase the likelihood of regaining complete control of the face after the Bell's palsy.
Niacin will improve circulation in the outer tissues, such as those of the face to speed recovery.
Unusual food cravings often occur, and it is wise to obey them. Craving fats is normal, since fats are required for nerve creation and repair, especially for those inside of the brain. Try to choose the healthiest fats that you can, and supplement with omega-3 in the form of flax seed oil or krill oil capsules.
