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B-6 vitamin danger!
With the assistance of a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, I have almost completely eliminated the uncontrolled muscle spasms now. First and foremost: beware of taking multi-vitamin capsules that have B6 listed. B-6 overdosage (which is contained in every multivitamin I found in stores and on the internet) can cause loss of muscle control and spasms in some people. So can gluten found in many foods so now I am also gluten free. I now work out with a personal trainer 3 days a week and do water aerobics another 2 days. Got off gabapentin and also clonazepam. Using CBD oil capsules each morning (no more opioids or chemicals) and using a CBD topical ointment to rub on my leg muscles each night. He says I don't need him anymore! And I don't. No more shaking or muscle cramps or pain. Still a little numbness but that is receding also.
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This discussion has me reviewing my thoughts on B6. A half year ago, my neurologist invited me to try EB-N5, a medicinal food containing the water-soluble form of B6, pyridoxal phosphate, which he assured me (and it has since been confirmed by other doctors) is a form of B6 that does not lead to toxicity––unlike pyridoxine hydrochloride, another form of B6, found in food and supplements, that can lead to toxicity. Thus far, I've been taking EB-N5 with no discernable ill effects. What has me wondering, however, is the B6 I've been getting for years from the usual supplements many of our doctors recommend: B1, B6, B6-Complex, B12, and a multivitamin. I'm wondering if the taking of those B6s for several years now have contributed to the high level of B6 that my recent labs have shown. I would like to continue with the EB-N5 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate), but perhaps cut out the supplements containing B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). I have more labs next week, followed by a meeting with my neurologist. I'll discuss this with her. –Ray (@ray666)
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6 ReactionsRestless leg syndrome ?
Are you describing this?
I woke up in the middle of the night with jumpy legs. My father had this. My sister has this as well. i’ve used stepping in the past to calm my legs. I need something else to address this annoying condition.
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1 Reactionhttps://understandingb6toxicity.com/
B6 in its regular form can and will be harmful to you. Use only the P-5-P COENZYME B6 50mg form and get good results. Research on YOUTUBE and find Nerve Doctors B6 advice. Good stuff. Vitamins can be tricky. For B1 use BENFOTIAMINE 300MG, beat Neuropathy and feel better. Treetop
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1 ReactionI'm interested to hear why you take B6 supplements. The body only needs 1-3mg a day which is easily got from diet and B6 deficiency is rare. Have you had your B6 blood levels tested?
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1 ReactionMega I agree there is no proof that excess b6 is beneficial and b6 is a known neurotoxin. There are many persons who took p5p and also became toxic. 50mg is 25x what is recommended by FDA. Many excess supplements are harmful. In Europe and Australia they are limiting amount of b6 in supplements and requiring warning labels.
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Just checked my multi-vitamin tablet and it has only 3mg of B6. I only take one tablet every other day so most likely I'm not getting too much.
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1 ReactionYup.Multi-vitamins w/ high B6 levels cause my eyes to twitch,heart racing,and headaches.
I do not take B-6. Only D-3, C, and B-12 and E.
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