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Be very careful about that B6 dosage. It's possible to overdose on b6 at surprisingly low doses. It doesn't usually cause permanent damage, but anecdotal report
by terribleperson 2y ago
Be very careful about that B6 dosage. It's possible to overdose on b6 at surprisingly low doses. It doesn't usually cause permanent damage, but anecdotal reports suggest it can take months to a year to recover from b6 neuropathy.
- genewitch 2y agoWhat is "too high a dose"? I imagine the magnesium self regulates because you'll be on the toilet more often than not. People on HN crack me up. We're smart enough to know that supplements can be beneficial, and how, but not so smart we don't need a nanny to tell us to be careful?
- terribleperson 2y agoAnecdotally, I've heard of people developing neuropathy at doses of 25mg/day, so I try to keep my intake below that. Less anecdotally, regulatory agencies around the world have repeatedly lowered what they consider safe amounts of B6. B6 is particularly an issue because there seems to be a general assumption that b vitamins are safe, and that water-soluble vitamins cannot be harmful. Couple that with the tendency of multivitamins and energy drinks to add b-vitamins, and it's very easy to end up overdosing on B6, which it turns out can be harmful despite being a water-soluble b-vitamin.
- genewitch 2y agoAh, now i get it, it's like tylenol is in most OTC medicines because it's considered so safe. I'll steer clear of supplementing B6. I don't really get much effect from B vitamins anyhow, so i guess i get enough in my diet and occasional multivitamin. Thanks for the heads' up, this is completely different than the 250mg mentioned elsewhere (iirc) - i'll let people know. aside: L-theanine made me jittery, boy. Not a fan.