Other ingredients: gelatin, isoleucine, and magnesium
silicate.
Made from pure, quality ingredients. Contains no sugar,
starch, yeast, wheat, soy, corn, egg, milk, artificial flavors, colors,
or preservatives
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) or more capsules
per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Store at room temperature.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep in a dry place, tightly capped.
Variation in the product color may occur.
WARNING: High doses of B6 may result in
tingling of hands or feet and/or balance difficulties. If so, discontinue
at once. Symptoms should stop upon cessation of use.
Consult your physician before taking this
product if you are taking levodope.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
The importance of Pyridoxine was made clear by an unfortunate incident in the 1950s when infants all over the country began mysteriously going into convulsions. Eventually it was found they were all consuming the same brand of formula—lacking B6.
Today B6 is known to be involved in more bodily functions than almost any other single nutrient. The most important functions of B6 are seen in the metabolic process of converting essential fatty acids to brain metabolites (prostaglandins) and in the methlation process, another biochemical process involving the conversion of amino acids and neurotransmitters. Both these processes require B6 as a coenzyme along with other essential B vitamins.
B6 moves through the body so quickly (it is excreted after only 8 hours) High protein diets may also increase the bodies requirement on this essential vitamin. Knowing this, it makes good sense to supplement B6daily.
Some additional functions of B6 include:
- Promoting red blood cell formation
- Aiding in the absorption of fats and protein.
- Aiding in immune system function and the production of antibodies
- Aiding in the production of hydrochloric acid (also requiring zinc and niacin).
- Maintaining normal nervous system function.
- Boosting cancer immunity.
- Helping to maintain normal brain function including the synthesis of nucleic acids RNA and DNA which contain the genetic instructions for the reproduction of all cells and normal cellular growth.
- Preventing oxalate kidney stones.
- Helping in the treatment of allergies, asthma, and arthritis.
- Helping to maintain a sodium/potassium balance.
- Protecting against arteriosclerosis heart disease and strokes.
- Inhibiting the formation of homocysteine, which attacks the heart muscle. (B6 is essential in the conversion of homocysteine to the non-toxic cystathiononine).
- Activating many enzymes that aid in the absorption of B12.
- Reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
- Helping to maintain a balance of female hormones by helping to convert estradiol and estrone into the less harmful hormone—estriol.
- Alleviating nausea (morning sickness).
- Aiding in the treatment of Carpol Tunnel Syndrome in conjunction with B2
- Aiding in the treatment of Epilepsy
- Aiding in the treatment of Neural and Mental disorders including
- Depression
- Attention deficit disorder
- Autism. B6 is crucial and/or helpful in the treatment of children with
infantile autism. Often these children excrete large amounts of
kryptopyrolles. According to Dr. Bernard Rimland, 17 published
studies, all positive, have shown high doses of vitamin B6 and
magnesium are a safe and effective treatment for autism.
Aiding in the treatment of candida. Candida depletes B6 and because yeast
prevents B6 from converting into its active form, Pyridoxal-5 Phosphate
(P5P), those with elevated candida may need to take pre-converted B6 (P5P)
until the candida is brought under control.
A deficiency of B6 can result in:
- anemia
- convulsions
- headaches
- nausea
- flaky skin
- sore tongue
- vomiting
Signs of deficiency include:
- acne
- anorexia
- arthritis
- conjunctivitis (inflammation of mucous membrane that lines the inner eyelid)
- cracks or sores on mouth or lips
- depression
- dizziness
- fatigue
- hyper-irritability
- impaired wound healing
- inflammation of mouth and gums
- learning difficulties
- impaired memory or memory loss
- hair loss
- hearing problems
- numbness
- oily facial skin
- stunted growth
- tingling sensations