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Causes of B6 buildup

Besides taking supplements, what else would cause a buildup (high levels) of vitamin B6 in your body?
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267079 tn?1195142970
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Supplements cause 'build-up' of vitamin B6 and food does not.
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What I'm asking is if there are other causes for B6 build up besides taking supplements.
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267079 tn?1195142970
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Vitamin B6 is found naturally in our foods, however, B6 supplements are the main reason for toxicity of vitamin B6. Long term (2+ years) supplementation of 500-5,000mg/day will result in medical issues, such as neuropathy which maybe reversible with discontinuing the supplement and lowering high B6 foods. The recommended daily dose is 1.3mg for men & women ages 19-50 and 1.7 for men >50 years old. Suggest only getting your vitamin B6 from food sources which has the added benefit of fiber, and other vitamins/minerals. Hoped that helped you.
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