Vitamin B6

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Vitamin B6 poisoning is extremely rare, but cases have increased by about 40% in the last decade, according to reports from America’s Poison Centers.

About Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble vitamin.
  • Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water so the body cannot store them.  
• It is found naturally in many foods, as well as added to foods and supplements. 
• It is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy. 
• It helps the body to:
  • Make antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many viruses, infections, and other diseases.
  • Maintain normal nerve function.
  • Make hemoglobin: Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the red blood cells to the tissues. A vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia.
  • Break down proteins: The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
• Keep blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges.
• Food sources of vitamin B-6 include poultry, fish, potatoes, chickpeas, bananas, and fortified cereals. 
• Vitamin B-6 can also be taken as a supplement, typically as an oral capsule, tablet, or liquid. 
• People who have kidney disease or conditions that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients from foods (malabsorption syndromes) are more likely to be vitamin B-6 deficient. 
• Certain autoimmune disorders, some epilepsy medications and alcohol dependence also can lead to vitamin B-6 deficiency. 
• This can cause a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues.
• Deficiency of this vitamin can cause:
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Mouth and tongue sores, also known as glossitis
  • Peripheral neuropathy
• Large doses of vitamin B6 can cause:
  • Difficulty coordinating movement
  • Numbness
  • Sensory changes

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