Vitamin B question

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Hello again everyone,

 

I'm wondering if anyone can give me some information, or point me

towards some information, on the long-term effects of taking vitamin

b in either tablet or tincture form.

 

I've been using it on and off for a while, ever since coming off

Seroxat (Paxil) in 2001/2002. This time around, I've been taking the

tablets for a while, but discovered a liquid format that seems to be

much more effective (no, I'm not selling the product..) and it

really, really calms my nerves, which is why I take it. Someone told

me you shouldn't take it for too long, because it stays in your body -

is this true? Also, I'm worried because the amounts of vitamin B12

in the liquid are hugely over what you're supposed to take daily -

but I've heard this is the hardest one to absorb, so you need more.

 

Being a veggie - its hard to get this in dietary format. Also, I'm

sure I must have a deficiency, or some problem in absorbing it,

because I'm noticing strong effects from taking it - I'm much calmer

and perhaps a bit happier too.

 

But is it doing bad things to my body? Can you tell me?

 

Thanks for any help you can give.

 

xx

Ian

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Ian, Vitamin B complex does not stay in the body, its water soluable and is excreted through urination. However you are wise to research the draw backs of mega dosing, if this is what you are doing. Emerald. ensionflip.fsnet.co.uk]: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:25:32 -0000 Vitamin B questionHello again everyone,I'm wondering if anyone can give me some information, or point me towards some information, on the long-term effects of taking vitamin b in either tablet or tincture form.I've been using it on and off for a while, ever since coming off Seroxat (Paxil) in 2001/2002. This time around, I've been taking the tablets for a while, but discovered a liquid format that seems to be much more effective (no, I'm not selling the product..) and it really, really calms my nerves, which is why I take it. Someone told me you shouldn't take it for too long, because it stays in your body -is this true? Also, I'm worried because the amounts of vitamin B12 in the liquid are hugely over what you're supposed to take daily - but I've heard this is the hardest one to absorb, so you need more.Being a veggie - its hard to get this in dietary format. Also, I'm sure I must have a deficiency, or some problem in absorbing it, because I'm noticing strong effects from taking it - I'm much calmer and perhaps a bit happier too.But is it doing bad things to my body? Can you tell me?Thanks for any help you can give.xxIan

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Hi Ian,

 

B6 is the only B of concern. Please read below.

 

So good to hear you're getting such good results with the B's.

Tinctures are always a good way to go, and it doesn't surprise me

that it's helping elevate your mood as well as calming your nerves

(and much more I'm sure!)

 

As Emerald said, the B's are water soluable, however B6 is an

exception and should be used with care. I usually suggest keeping at

about 100 mg a day of B6. It's also the B that's probably helping

with your mood, as it's a great support for depression.

 

Here's a little more info on B6 cautions for you. Hope you find it

helpful.

 

Michelle

 

Vitamin B6 is usually safe, at intakes up to 200 mg per day in

adults. However, neurological side effects can sometimes occur at

that level. Levels higher than 200 mg are more likely to cause such

problems. Vitamin B6 toxicity can damage sensory nerves, leading to

numbness in the hands and feet as well as difficulty walking. The

National Academy of Sciences performed an analysis of vitamin B6

studies. They determined the safe upper limit for long-term use is

100 mg per day. However, under supervision of a healthcare

professional, up to 200 mg per day of vitamin B6 can be safely taken

by most men and nonpregnant women for limited periods of time.

 

Since vitamin B6 increases the bioavailability of magnesium, these

nutrients are sometimes taken together.