Oversensitivity to sunlight, which produces a skin rash and numbness. Doses of 100 mg help relieve carpal tunnel syndrome, PMS, and possibly depression and arthritis. Must take for at least 6 weeks to receive benefit. Vital in the metabolism processes. B6 deficiencies in diabetics has been linked to glucose intolerance, which is an abnormally high rise in blood sugar after eating.
Shortages can lead to nerve damage in the hands and feet.
Diabetics experience less of disease-caused nerve damage when taking B6 and B12 supplements. May be helpful in the treatment of asthma by lowering the body's histamine levels. Pregnant or breast- feeding mothers. Those who abuse alcohol and drugs. People under stress or recovering from surgery, illness, injuries, or burns.