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Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine B-Complex Vitamins Water-soluble Sensitive to oxygen and ultra violet light Men: 2mg Women: 1.6mg DO NOT EXCEED 50mg daily Be aware that doses of Vitamin B6, higher than 300mg have caused rare cases of nerve damage. Discontinue use if there is any unusual nubbness. Small amounts occur in plant and animal tissue. Many foods contain Vitamin B6. Excreted within 8 hours of indigestion, Higher amounts needed; If on birth control pills During pregnancy Lactation Smokers Use of alcohol High protein diets Little is known of B6. Deficiency problems are rare. Takes part in many enzyme reactions. Particularly important for: Brain Nervous system functions Soothing effect on nerves Prevents nervous disorders Necessary for production of; Antibodies DNA Red Blood Cells Hydrochloric Acid Magnesium Assimilation Helps metabolize; Fats Carbohydrates Protein Aids in absorption of B12 Body fluid balance by regulating potassium & sodium levels in body. Aids in conversion of tryptphan Acts as a natural antihistamines Defends against infections Controls nausea and vomiting Natural diuretic helps; Toxemia Stress PMS Premenstrual anxiety Acne Edema Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Reduces hand numbness, Painful finger joints Heart attacks Sexual disorders in men Helps insomnia and muscular weakness Prevention of rheumatism Benefits people with arteriosclerosis Used in treatment of high cholesterol Some heart disturbances Neuritis inn extremities Certain forms of diabetes Anemia Ulcers Kidney stones Hemorrhoids Helps Hair loss Acne Eczema Seborrhea Parkinson's Disease Prevent tooth decay Cancer immunity Relieves convulsions in mentally retarded children. FOOD SOURCES Morning Sickness 100mg for 10 days and 5mg thereafter to maintain. Menstrual Cramps 100mg B6 daily 50 I.U. Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 3 times daily 100mg magnesium, 3 or 4 times daily While menstruating 100mg every 2 hours to ease pain Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) When an especially speedy typist or Spends long hours at a keyboard, Tendons that move fingers can swell There is one little tunnel ligamentous tissue At the base of the palm that all tendons & very Important nerves pass through from arm to hand. That is where swelling & pressure can be especially Painful & irritating causing a condition known as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). B6 100mg 3 times daily. In this dosage B6 is not acting as a B vitamin, But rather as a natural therapeutic agent That relieves nerve compression injuries. People who react to MSG Monosodium Glutamate Maybe deficient in Vitamin B6, When given extra B6 as a regular part Of diet symptoms did not recur. Fight Depression without Drugs First thing in the morning 1500mg DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA, amino acid) 100mg Vitamin B6 500mg Vitamin C, with a piece of fruit or juice Don't eat again for at least an hour. DLPA can worsen High Blood Pressure, Use formula cautiously, and start with 100mg While monitoring blood pressure. Take another 100mg B6 & more Vitamin C in the evening. Deficiency Diseases Anemia Seborrhea Dermatitis Glossitis St. Vitus Dance Signs of Deficiency Nervousness Depression Disturbance of good vision Irritability Acne Whiteheads on face and especially forehead Cracks in skin around eyes and mouth Stretch marks (take with zinc) Hair loss Morning sickness Immunity reduction Slow learning Insomnia Edema during pregnancy Premenstrual acne, edema and/or anxieties Muscular weakness Staggering walk Temporary paralysis of arm or leg Arm and/or leg cramps General weakness Sensitivity to insulin Unusual increased urination Enemies Long storage Canning Roasting or stewing of meat Food processing techniques Alcohol Estrogen Source(s) Today's Herbal Health, by Louise Tenney,M.H. Asian Health Secrets, by Letha Hadady, D.Ac. Jude's Home Remedies, by Jude C. Williams M.H. Eating Well for Optimum Health, by Andrew Weil, M.D. The Herb Book, by John Lust Draconian Special Thanks Family and Friends Back - Home - Next |