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Vitamin B6 supplements are known to cause peripheral neuropathy, so much so that a mandatory warning on vitamin B6 supplements is now required in Australia. Check your B complex to make sure there is no B6 in it.

I had very high levels of B6 and my blood test result came with a warning that I was at high risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. The excessive dosing came from B6 added to a magnesium supplement I was taking daily.

The Australian government Therapeutic Goods Administration warns:
"Many people are not aware that vitamin B6 can cause peripheral neuropathy, which results in tingling, burning or numbness usually in the hands and feet. Taking vitamin B6 even at low doses can cause peripheral neuropathy..."
https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/health-supplements-containing-vitamin-b6-can-cause-peripheral-neuropathy

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Hi @megz, Thanks for the link. There is also another discussion on the topic if you haven't already seen it.
--- B-6 vitamin danger!: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/b-6-vitamin-danger/