Guest guest Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 If you need more B6 than is considered safe you can possibly take P-5-P. Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate. It is what your body converts B6 into, and it is supposed to be ok to take higher doses of it, though I can't substantiate that claim. http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=e0498803-7f62-4563-8d47-5fe\ 33da65dd4 & chunkiid=21852#P5 > At higher dosages (especially above 2 g daily) there is a very real > risk of nerve damage. Nerve-related symptoms have even been reported > at doses as low as 200 mg.45 (This is a bit ironic, given that B6 > deficiency also causes nerve problems.) In some cases, very high doses > of vitamin B6 can cause or worsen acne symptoms.46,47 HTH, sol kc in az wrote: > She seems really concerned about me getting too > much B-6, not sure why??? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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