Welcome @ironmaiden, It definitely is good to do your own research. I've been using the protocol since 2016 and it has helped my numbness although it hasn't completely gone away. I feel it's stopped the progression in my case although I've never had pain with my idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy. There is research behind each of the supplements that support nerve health. Like the discussion description notes, I have no commercial investment in the protocol and I am sharing this information as someone who has found some degree of relief using this combination of supplements.

You may be able to buy each of the ingredients cheaper which is how we first started on the Facebook group by buying each supplement using a list with links to the manufactures site or Amazon whichever was cheaper. A lot of the supplements were through Amazon just to get the free shipping. Then the added problem of each of the supplements not having the same quantity of capsules and having to order each of them at different times because another problem for keeping up the supply.

Definitely good luck to each of us with neuropathy because there are a lot of dubious products on the market but from my perspective the 525 protocol which is no longer called the 525 is not one of them. It does bring me to my suggestion for anyone struggling - learn as much as you can about your condition and what treatments are available that might provide relief for your symptoms, and be your own advocate.

Do you mind sharing a little more about your diagnosis and any treatments you have found helpful?