Question 1

can i overdose on vitamin b6?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probably, the risk begins over 300 mg a day, but becomes riskier over 400 mg a day.  The issues involve peripheral nerve and /or spinal cord, with numbness and weakness of arms and legs.  Can be literally irreversible.

Question 2

would it be best to take a b vitamin complex rather than vitamin b6 on its own?

Accepted Answer

Not b-complex!: B-complex is usually a blend of b vitamins, plus vitamin c. I recommend either a b-50 or 100, or the individual b vitamins as needed.

Question 3

at what point can a person overdose on vitamin b6 and what are the effects of this kind of an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Taking lots 4 months: I think of overdose as a single high dose causing harm, in which case taking a large single dose of b6 will not cause harm. However, taking high doses of b6 daily for months (usually at least 1000 mg but in some as low as 200 mg) can cause toxicity symptoms, most commonly peripheral neuropathy (tingling & numbness), also headaches, fatigue & irritability, which will dissipate upon stopping b6.

Question 4

is 50mg vitamin b6 safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Problems with peripheral nerves and/or spinal cord issues, seem nonexistent, below total daily dose of 400 mg.

Question 5

can males take vitamin b6 tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There would not be any harm in taking vitamin B6 by either sexes.  but there are very few medical situations that people need to take Vit.B6 supplements.

Question 6

what's the suggested dose of vitamin b6?

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Depends on age: Recommended dietary allowances (rdas) for vitamin b6  age 	male 	female 	pregnancy 	lactation
birth to 6 months	0.1 mg*	0.1 mg*	 	 
7–12 months	0.3 mg*	0.3 mg*	 	 
1–3 years	0.5 mg	0.5 mg	 	 
4–8 years	0.6 mg	0.6 mg	 	 
9–13 years	1.0 mg	1.0 mg	 	 
14–18 years	1.3 mg	1.2 mg	1.9 mg	2.0 mg
19–50 years	1.3 mg	1.3 mg	1.9 mg	2.0 mg
51+ years	1.7 mg	1.5 mg	
http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/vitaminb6-hea.

Question 7

what conditions for is vitamin b6 prescribed ?

Accepted Answer

B6 or pyridoxine: (and related compounds) is a coenzyme which performs many functions facilitating many, mostly protein, reactions. Rich sources include fish, beef liver, potatoes/other starchy vegetables and fruit. Isolated B6 deficiency is uncommon. Some evidence B6 promotes heart health, lowers cancer risk, promotes cognitive function, helps premenstrual syndrome: evidence for all inconclusive. Stay well.

Question 8

can someone actually overdose from vitamin b6?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly but...: This depends on what you mean by overdose. I think of overdose as a single high dose causing harm, in which case taking a large single dose of b6 will not cause harm.However, taking high doses of b6 daily for months (usually at least 1000 mg but in some as low as 200 mg)can cause toxicity symptoms, most commonly peripheral neuropathy, also headaches, fatigue & irritability, reversible on stopping b6.

Question 9

how do i know how much vitamin b6 can i safely take?

Accepted Answer

100 milligrams: Adults ages 19 to 50 need 1.3 milligrams of vitamin b6 daily, while older women need 1.5 milligrams and senior men need 1.7 milligrams. Don’t take more than 100 milligrams a day, which is the upper tolerable limit set by the federal government.

Question 10

usually how long can vitamin b6 last in your system?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Half life is estimated to be between 15-25 days. Urine is main route of excretion.

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