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Nature’s Harmony® Vitamin B6 provides 100 mg of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in a tablet that is free from yeast, an extremely common food allergen. |
RECOMMENDED USE:
Relieves PMS symptoms. |
DOSAGE FORM:
Tablet |
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take 1 tablet or more daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. |
DESCRIPTION:
Vitamin B6 is one of the most essential and widely utilized vitamins in the body. It is required for healthy skin and mucous membranes, a properly functioning nervous system and healthy blood and blood vessels. Vitamin B6 is helpful in the treatment of PMS, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and asthma. |
| Recommended Daily Allowance: |
Dosage varies, depending on age. |
| Food Sources: |
Nuts and seeds, legumes, wheat germ, whole grains, bananas, potatoes, salmon, herring, liver, meat, chicken, eggs. |
| Causes of Deficiency: |
Poor diet, some oral contraceptives, excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco and air pollutants, stress. |
| Symptoms of Deficiency: |
Depression, glucose intolerance, anemia, impaired nerve function, cracks in the corners of the mouth, eczema. |
| Complementary Nutrients: |
Other B vitamins, especially B2 (riboflavin); magnesium; zinc. |
HOW IT WORKS:
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Never take very high doses of a single B vitamin without increasing the amount you take of all the others, not only because the B vitamins work together, but also because the B vitamins compete in the intestines for absorption by the body. |
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It’s no secret that men and women are genetically and biologically different. It should also come as no surprise that although they may suffer from some similar health issues, there are also a host of issues that are very unique to each gender.
Many health risks that face men and women can be prevented or their effects controlled. In this section you will find products to treat health issues specific to women or men (like menopausal remedies or prostate aids) as well as products for weight-management and stress.
Vitamin B6 has been studied for use in over 100 different health conditions and is one of the most widely used nutritional supplements.
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RESEARCH:
The efficacy of vitamin B6 for the relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is supported by scientific research. A review of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of vitamin B6 in the treatment of PMS concluded that this vitamin significantly relieves overall premenstrual and premenstrual-associated depressive symptoms. Premenstrual symptoms were relieved significantly by 100 mg of vitamin B6 daily. |
SIDE EFFECTS:
On the rare occasion, doses of more than 2,000 mg of vitamin B6 daily have resulted in neurotoxicity and photosensitivity. These symptoms are rarely if ever seen with daily doses of 200–250 mg.
Vitamin B6 may cause GI reactions, headache, allergic reactions and breast soreness or enlargement. These side effects appear to be reversible when dosage is discontinued.
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INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Individuals taking levodopa for Parkinson’s disease should use this vitamin only under the care of their health care practitioner, since vitamin B6 may interfere with this medication.
Asthmatics treated with theophylline may need to take a B6 supplement because this medicine decreases body stores of vitamin B6.
Antiepileptic drugs and some oral contraceptives may cause a deficiency in vitamin B6. |
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Never take very high doses of a single B vitamin without increasing the amount you take of all the others, not only because the B vitamins work together, but also because the B vitamins compete in the intestines for absorption by the body. |
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