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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


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