Question 1

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 2

any vitamin b6 side effects?

Accepted Answer

From excessive doses: In general, vitamin b6 is extremely safe and well-tolerated, though it may cause stomach upset in some (esp. If taken without food.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 3

what are the effects of vitamin b6 and b12?

Accepted Answer

Important vitamins: Helps to keep you from becoming anemic.

Question 4

how long will the side effects of too much vitamin b6 take to go away?

Accepted Answer

B6: B 6 is water soluble and can be quickly flushed out of the body with drinking water.

Question 5

are there any side effects of the vitamin b6 multivitamins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Too much pyridoxine or vitamin b-6 can cause peripheral neuropathy or even spinal cord damage.  Therefore, best not to exceed 300-400 mg total daily, and the safest top dose is likely 100mg twice daily.

Question 6

for how long can be magnesium+vitamin b6(25-40mg/day for b6) administered for chronic fatigue without having neurological side effects?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your body: Magnesium and b-6 in that dose are safe but your persistent symptoms indicate that you likely have other deficiencies and toxicities. You may be low in testosterone and  toxic to cadmium, a ubiquitous pollutant. Check 25-oh vit d3 and  take suffcient amounts. Lithium can block a toxic effect of cadmium on the testes restoring testosterone.  Sleep 8 hours, eat healthy, move,  and  manage stress.

Question 7

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 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

what occurs if you had a excess amount of vitamin b6?

Accepted Answer

Read this Please: Overall, pyridoxine is generally considered safe in adults and children when used appropriately at recommended doses. 
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-b6/ns_patient-b6/dsection=safety.

Question 10

please suggest what foods contain high levels of the vitamin b6?

Accepted Answer

Many sources: Major sources of vitamin b6 include cereal grains, legumes, vegetables (carrots, spinach, peas, and potatoes), milk, cheese, eggs, fish, liver, meat, and flour. Pyridoxine is frequently used in combination with other b vitamins in vitamin b complex formulations.

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