B6 toxicity

[ltb109]

Hello:

I just discovered that I am B6 toxic. Ironically, I have all the symptoms of B6 deficiency, including hair loss, dermatitis, brittle nails instead of toxic neurologic symptoms. Has anyone heard or expereienced this? Thank you.

Laura


This discussion is related to vitamin B6 toxicity cause?.

[SassyLassie]

I have not heard of a B-6 toxicity. I have heard of deficiency symptoms, but never the other. How much had you been taking. You see, B-6, along with other B vitamins is water soluble, and your body excretes what it does not need, so, this is very new to me.

[Paxiled]

Explain B6 toxic.  Since it's a vitamin, the body can't survive without it, so I assume you mean you have an excess, which usually manifests as B6 neuropathy.  It's rare, and generally temporary, but for some it can be long-term.  But B6 toxic?  What exactly does that mean?

[allmymarbles]

How much B6 were you taking? And for how long? You could only develop toxicity from overdosing on supplements. If you weren't taking high doses, then the test may be wrong. I do remember a warning about about taking too much B6 and the danger of toxicity, but since this was part of a general conversation and not related to my own vitamin regime,I don't remember the details.

[Meganamy]

If you haven't already stumbled upon it, the MedHelp forum has a long discussion of B6 Toxicity here:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Nutrition/B6-Toxicity/show/2642