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

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 3

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

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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

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

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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 5

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.

Question 6

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 7

does vitamin b6 keep you awake?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: How much are you taking? Why are you even supplementing? Do you know you have a deficiency? Stop taking it if you don't know for sure you have a deficiency.

Question 8

what is the toxicity of vitamin b6?

Accepted Answer

None: Vit b6 is hydrosoluble, any extra you take, it will be eliminated.

Question 9

how do i treat vitamin b6 toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking extra b6: It is extremely difficult to develop B6 toxicity from food.  If someone is genuinely toxic from too much b6, the simple answer is to stop the supplements.  B6 is water soluble, so the excess should quickly and easily be removed by the body.

Question 10

how much vitamin b6 is it safe to take?

Accepted Answer

100 mg/day for adult: Chronic administration of 1–6 g oral pyridoxine (vitamin b6) per day for 12–40 months can cause severe and progressive sensory neuropathy characterized by ataxia (loss of control of bodily movements). Nevertheless, an upper limit of 100 mg/day for adults is considered safe.

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