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Are certain people more likely to develop vitamin b-6 pyridoxine deficiency?
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B6 deficiency: The deficiency is relatively rare. Older age, alcoholism, coexisting other vitamin b deficiencies, dialysis, and certain drugs can all increase the risk of deficiency.
Answered 7/30/2012
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B6 deficiency common: Due to caffeine intake and rich foods we deplete b6 very quick people who has gas, bloating, smelly bowel movements need higher b6 than others.
Answered 12/26/2011
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