B6:The Most Essential B vitamin
B6 [Pyridoxine Deficiency]
~Immune System weakness
Are you prone to recurrent infections?
Do you have yeast infections?
~Bone and Calcium Health
What about Osteoporosis?
Are you worried about your bone health?
Did you know the B vitamins help build healthy bones?
[Low levels of B6, B9 and B12 will cause Osteoporosis in rats]
~Hormone Problems
Is PMS part of your monthly routine?
Are your hormones out of whack?
[B6 is required for proper estrogen balance]
~Brain/Mental/Psychological Health
Do you have depression?
What about ADD/ADHD?
Anybody in your family have epilepsy or seizures?
~Diabetes
Do you have Diabetes?
Are you concerned about your glycosylated hemoglobin aka hemoglobin A1c?
Did you know B6 helps balance your blood sugar?
~Heart Disease
Are you at risk for heart disease?
Is your serum Homocysteine level elevated?
Did you know that elevated serum Homocysteine was a risk factor to heart disease?
[It has been shown that taking Vitamins B6, B9 and B12 will normalize Homocysteine levels]
~Asthma
Do you have Asthma?
Do you have bouts of wheezing coughs?
Do you have wheezing every time you have a chest cold?
[Low B6 levels can cause wheezing/bronchospasm]
~Muscle Function
Do you have muscle spasms?
A tendency to develop leg cramps?
Have you ever been awakened by a leg cramp?
~Kidney Stones
Have you had kidney stones?
Are they calcium oxalate stones?
Have you heard B6 can help prevent recurrent stones?
~Joint and Hand pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome troubling you?
Are you suffering with nightly wrist and hand pain/numbness?
Have been told you need surgery to relieve the pain?
~Acne and Skin complexion
Do you have Acne ? Mild or severe?
Do you have Adult acne?
Have OTC and even prescription medications failed you?
If any or many of these questions prompted a nod or two; Vitamin B6 [pyridoxine] deficiency could be playing a role.
Raising B6 levels from minimal to optimal levels can be the difference between health and sickness.
B6 can help many conditions. If you need specific advice message me; I can give you a quick list of accessory supplements plus do’s and don’ts. [I plan to write a series on various ailments soon.]
As long as B6 [pyridoxine] is taken with the other B complex vitamins and magnesium it is 100% nontoxic. If taken alone [in the absence of the companion nutrients] people can develop a reversible sensory neuropathy [numbness or tingling in the extremities].
Taking the “Activated” version of B6 [pyridoxal-5-phosphate] helps to improve B6 levels much faster, usually within 2 weeks vs 3-4 months with standard B6.
Remember……
It is important to take the B vitamins together; as in a B Complex supplement, “B100” or “B150” are common formulations.
It is best to take the B’s twice a day.
Sugar depletes the B vitamins.
Studies show it is difficult to get enough B vitamins from foods alone.
Take a quality Multiple vitamin/mineral supplement [ask for a product with chelated minerals]
Message me or comment your questions or concerns and I will respond as quickly as possible.