The safe upper levels for daily intake of vitamin B 6 1 are as follows:
At higher dosages (especially above 2 g daily) there is a very real risk of nerve damage. Nerve-related symptoms have even been reported at doses as low as 200 mg.2 (This is a bit ironic, given that B 6 B6 deficiency also causes nerve problems.) In some cases, very high doses of vitamin B 6 B6 can cause or worsen acne symptoms. 3 4
In addition, doses of vitamin B 6 B6 over 5 mg may interfere with the effects of the drug levodopa when it is taken alone. 4 5 6, 7 However, vitamin B 6 B6 does not impair the effectiveness of drugs containing levodopa and carbidopa.
Maximum safe dosages for individuals with severe liver or kidney disease have not been established.
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A few studies have investigated the effectiveness of vitamin B6 specifically for carpal tunnel syndrome. Most were poorly designed and involved few people. The two (albeit small) randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies that do exist found no evidence that vitamin B 6 effectively treats carpal tunnel.
The first study, which enrolled only 15 people, found no significant difference after 10 weeks among those taking vitamin B6, placebo, or nothing at all.4
The second, involving 32 people, did find some benefits, but these were fairly minor.5 There was no improvement in nighttime pain, numbness, or tingling, nor in objective measurements of median nerve function. Some benefit, however, was seen in the relatively less important symptoms of finger swelling and discomfort after repetitive motion.
Again, the thought that vitamin B6 might be helpful to take for carpal tunnel syndrome is based on the fact that some people with with this health challenge were found to be deficient in the vitamin. However, this does not mean that supplementing the vitamin will actually help treat the condition.
More than 25 years ago, researchers noted that people with carpal tunnel syndrome seemed to be deficient in vitamin B6.2 This led to widespread use of B6 as a treatment for carpal tunnel. However, a recent study found no association between CTS and B6 -deficiency.3 In any case, even if B6 -deficiency were common in CTS, that by itself wouldn't prove that taking B6 supplements can reduce carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
Since vitamin B6 has not been proven effective and may be harmful in high doses, it should be taken with caution for carpal tunnel syndrome.
For the treatment of cervical or any other form of cancer, it is important to keep a well-rounded diet, perhaps take herbal supplements, and certainly determine if any of the medications you are taking are creating deficiencies of key nutrients in your body.
Vitamin B 6 plays a major role in making proteins, hormones, and neurotransmitters (chemicals that carry signals between nerve cells). Particular vitamin deficiencies most closely associated with cervical dysplasia include vitamin B6 as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and folate.5,6
However, there is little evidence that taking vitamin B 6 above nutritional needs offers benefits in the treatment of any particular illnesses, except, possibly, nausea of pregnancy (morning sickness).
For the treatment of cervical or any other form of cancer, it is important to keep a well-rounded diet, perhaps take herbal supplements, and certainly determine if any of the medications you are taking are creating deficiencies of key nutrients in your body.
Vitamin B 6 plays a major role in making proteins, hormones, and neurotransmitters (chemicals that carry signals between nerve cells). Because mild deficiency of vitamin B 6 is common, this is one vitamin that is probably worth taking as insurance. Particular vitamin deficiencies most closely associated with cervical dysplasia include vitamin B6 as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and folate.5,6
However, there is little evidence that taking vitamin B 6 above nutritional needs offers benefits in the treatment of any particular illnesses, except, possibly, nausea of pregnancy (morning sickness).
Yet, for the treatment of cervical or any other form of cancer, it is important to keep a well-rounded diet, perhaps take herbal supplements, and certainly determine if any of the medications you are taking are creating deficiencies of key nutrients in your body.
For the treatment of cervical or any other form of cancer, it is important to keep a well-rounded diet, perhaps take herbal supplements, and certainly determine if any of the medications you are taking are creating deficiencies of key nutrients in your body.
Vitamin B 6 plays a major role in making proteins, hormones, and neurotransmitters (chemicals that carry signals between nerve cells). Particular vitamin deficiencies most closely associated with cervical dysplasia include vitamin B6 as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and folate.5,6
However, there is little evidence that taking vitamin B 6 above nutritional needs offers benefits in the treatment of any particular illnesses, except, possibly, nausea of pregnancy (morning sickness).
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Specific research has not yet been done on Vitamin B6 and it's ability to help in the treatment of cervical cancer specifically, but keeping adequate levels of B6 is part of consuming a healthy diet that can keep your body in good shape for fighting cancer.
For the treatment of cervical or any other form of cancer, it is important to keep a well-rounded diet, perhaps take herbal supplements, and certainly determine if any of the medications you are taking are creating deficiencies of key nutrients in your body.
Vitamin B 6 plays a major role in making proteins, hormones, and neurotransmitters (chemicals that carry signals between nerve cells). Particular vitamin deficiencies most closely associated with cervical dysplasia include vitamin B6 as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and folate.5,6
However, there is little evidence that taking vitamin B 6 above nutritional needs offers benefits in the treatment of any particular illnesses, except, possibly, nausea of pregnancy (morning sickness).
Specific research has not yet been done on Vitamin B6 and it's ability to help in the treatment of cervical cancer specifically, but keeping adequate levels of B6 is part of consuming a healthy diet that can keep your body in good shape for fighting cancer.
