Questions on vitams B

**TripleX223** · 01-15-2008 09:49 PM

Well I've read old posts and decided on maybe taking b products

I'm wondering if i take

100 mg of b12 (daily)
100 mg of b6 (daily)
1 glass of chocolate milk a few hours before bed (daily)

is this safe? and will it help?

**O'nus** · 01-15-2008 10:01 PM

Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 is a group of substances pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pryidoxamine) that are widely distributed in animal and plant tissues. These substances are involved in the metabolism of amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and in the breakdown of glycogen (a stored sugar). Vitamin B6 is found in liver, pork, chicken, fish, and whole grains. A deficiency can result in functional disturbances of the nervous system.

Pyridoxine is essential in the conversion of amino acids to carbohydrates or fats for storage or energy, the synthesis of new amino acids from carbohydrates, and the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to niacin. Vitamin B6 provides a role in the development of most protein-related compounds including hormones, neurotransmitters such as serotonin, hemoglobin in red blood cells, and many enzymes.

QUOTE(www.anyvitamins.com)
The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

Males 2 mg per day and females 2 mg per day.

For those who feel depressed, or any symptons of depression (lack of self-confidence, loss of will to do anything, loss of desire to wake up, consistently sleeping, etc. etc.) I recommend taking Vitamin B6 or trying to incorporate more food that involve this vitamin before seeking professional help.

Pyridoxine content of Selected Foods, in Milligrams per 3 1/2-oz. (100-gm.) Serving (Murray, 1996)

(In descending order)
Yeast, torula - 3.00
Yeast, brewer's - 2.50
Sunflower seeds - 1.25
Wheat germ, toasted - 1.15
Soybeans, dry - .63
Walnuts - .73
Soy bean flour - .63
Lentils, dry - .60
Lima beans, dry - .58
Buckwheat flour - .58
Blackeye peas, dry - .56
Navy beans, dry - .56
Brown rice - .55
Hazelnuts - .54
Garbonzos, dry - .54
Pinto beans, dry - .54
Bananas - .51
Avocados - .42
Whole-wheat flour - .34
Chestnuts, fresh - .33
Kale - .30
Rye Flour - .30
Spinach - .28
Turnip greens - .26
Peppers, sweet - .26
Potatoes - .25
Prunes - .24
Raisins - .24
Brussels sprouts - .23
Barley - .22
Sweet potatoes - .22
Cauliflower - .21

- Murray, M. Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1996.

~

**Adverse** · 01-17-2008 12:17 AM

Thats a nice definition, but I think he wants to know if its safe to take what he listed.. and I'm curious too

**TripleX223** · 01-17-2008 12:28 AM

Yes.. thank you

ima take 100 mg of b6 and b12 daily or b12 b6 200 mg once every other day

**O'nus** · 01-17-2008 02:57 AM

As I said, the FDA recommended dose is 2 mg.

Taking anymore is unnecessary. Although, in high dosages I think it is alright. Just do not take it for more than a week.

(I am not responsible for any side effects you suffer as a result of this.)

~

**TripleX223** · 01-17-2008 11:20 AM

2 mg? isnt that like nothing?

**O'nus** · 01-17-2008 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by TripleX223

2 mg? isnt that like nothing?

It is all the body requires according to the FDA. Anything else is derived from an individuals meandering conjecture.

~

**NeAvO** · 01-17-2008 06:24 PM

I've never taken B6 so I don't know much about it but if it's recommended that you should only take 2mg you should do it.

However I'm pretty sure that I have seen posts when people have taken 10mg. Don't quote me on that but I think that's ok as well.

**O'nus** · 01-17-2008 06:28 PM

It should be noted that medical texts show that overdoses of vitamin b6 can cause muscle numbess, twitching, desensitised touch, and odd vibrations.

Which is a typical complaint of people trying b6 induced dreams, now that I think of it.

~

**TripleX223** · 01-17-2008 08:12 PM

so 2mg????

seems like very little ... foods supply more tahn that

**O'nus** · 01-17-2008 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by TripleX223

so 2mg????

seems like very little ... foods supply more tahn that

Fortunately it takes a lot to overdose and fortunately food does supply more than that. The FDA simply states that all you require is 2 mg. Which is very little.. lol.

~