The adult daily supplement range is 5-200 mg. Daily doses greater than 50 mg should be divided and taken throughout the day. Although deficiency of this vitamin may be rare, studies have shown vitamin B 6 to play an important role in the clinical conditions already mentioned as well as asthma, depression, morning sickness, and kidney stones. Brown rice, nuts, corn whole grains and soy products are rich dietary sources of this vitamin. Toxic doses can result in neurological damage.
Symptoms usually subside with a decrease in dosage or complete withdrawal of the supplement.
Do not take vitamin B 6 supplements if you are allergic to preparations containing this vitamin. You should always advise your physician of all over the counter medications you are taking. This includes all vitamins, minerals, supplements and herbs. Vitamin B 6 also interacts with zinc. The Alternative Advisor Zoe Brenner, et.