What are B vitamins in ampoules used for? Instructions for use

In this article you can read the instructions for use of the drug Pyridoxine (vitaminB6). Reviews of site visitors - consumers of this medicine, as well as the opinions of specialist doctors on the use of Pyridoxine in their practice are presented. We kindly ask you to actively add your reviews about the drug: whether the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, what complications and side effects were observed, perhaps not stated by the manufacturer in the annotation. Pyridoxine analogues in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use for the treatment of hypovitaminosis (vitamin B6 deficiency) in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pyridoxine- vitamin B6. Plays an important role in metabolism; necessary for the normal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system. In its phosphorylated form, pyridoxine is a coenzyme of a large number of enzymes that act on the non-oxidative metabolism of amino acids (including the processes of decarboxylation and transamination). Pyridoxine is involved in the metabolism of tryptophan, methionine, cysteine, glutamic and other amino acids. Plays an important role in histamine metabolism. Pyridoxine helps normalize lipid metabolism.

Compound

Pyridoxine hydrochloride + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

Metabolized in the liver to form pharmacologically active metabolites (pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxaminophosphate). Distribution is predominantly in muscles, liver and central nervous system. Penetrates through the placenta and into mother's milk. Excreted by the kidneys (with intravenous administration with bile - 2%).

Indications

treatment and prevention of clinical vitamin B6 deficiency;
peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
hypochromic and microcytic anemia;
parkinsonism;
chorea;
toxicosis of pregnant women;
hepatitis;
dermatitis;
exudative diathesis;
neurodermatitis;
psoriasis.

Release forms

Tablets 2 mg and 10 mg.

Solution for injection 5% (injections in ampoules).

Instructions for use and dosage regimen

For the treatment of vitamin B6 deficiency in adults, 80 mg orally 4 times a day. Intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous administration is also possible in a daily dose of 50-150 mg. The duration of treatment is determined by the type and severity of the disease.

To prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, use a dose of 40 mg per day.

Side effect

allergic reactions;
hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to pyridoxine.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

It is possible to use pyridoxine during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) according to indications.

Special instructions

Use with caution for gastric and duodenal ulcers and coronary artery disease.

In case of severe liver damage, pyridoxine in high doses can cause deterioration of liver function.

Drug interactions

When used simultaneously with hormonal contraceptives, it is possible to increase the concentration of pyridoxine in the blood plasma.

With simultaneous use, the effect of diuretics is potentiated.

When used simultaneously with levodopa, the effects of levodopa are reduced or completely inhibited.

When used simultaneously with isonicotin hydrazide, penicillamine, cycloserine, the effectiveness of pyridoxine may be reduced.

When used simultaneously with phenytoin and phenobarbital, a decrease in plasma concentrations of phenytoin and phenobarbital is possible.

Analogues of the drug Pyridoxine (vitaminB6)

Structural analogues of the active substance:

Pyridoxine bufus;
Pyridoxine Vial;
Pyridoxine hydrochloride.

Analogs by pharmacological group (vitamins and vitamin-like products):

D Panthenol;
Alpha Tocopherol Acetate Vitamin E;
Aquadetrim;
Beta carotene;
Vitamin A Retinol;
Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin;
Vitamin B1 Thiamine;
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin;
Vitamin D3 Colecalciferol;
Vitrum;
Herboton;
Geriatrics;
Dexpanthenol;
Doppelgerz Vitamin E forte;
Brewer's yeast;
Calcium pantothenate;
Calcium folinate;
Carnitine;
Cocarboxylase;
Levocarnitine;
Multi tabs;
Multivita plus;
Niacin;
Nicotinamide;
Panthenol;
Prenatal;
Fish oil;
Sana Sol;
Ferrinate;
Folic acid;
Cholecalciferol;
Rosehip syrup;
Eikonol;
Ergocalciferol.

If there are no analogues of the drug for the active substance, you can follow the links below to the diseases for which the corresponding drug helps, and look at the available analogues for the therapeutic effect.

In order for the human body to develop and grow normally, vitamins are necessary. Each of them has its own characteristics of impact. But there are properties common to all: vitamins regulate metabolic processes and help absorb nutrients. Not the least important place in this is occupied by the components of group B.

Useful vitamins for the body

When classified, in addition to the name, all vitamins also have a letter designation - symbols of the Latin alphabet. This is mainly due to their physiological effects on the body.

Under the code designation “B”, not one element is registered, but several, combined into one group. In addition to the letter designation, they are also assigned numerical coefficients (B1, B2, etc.).

All B vitamins have similar characteristics, differing from each other in some properties. They all play a big role in the following processes:

help in the use of unsaturated fatty acids;
influence the reduction of lipid and cholesterol levels in the blood;
help the heart muscles contract;
take an active part in the synthesis of hemoglobin, enzymes, protein, glutamic acid, histamine.

Vitamin B group

All elements of group B are soluble in water and are difficult to break down in fats or are not broken down at all.

Among the components of group B there is a vitamin, the deficiency of which in the body can cause convulsive epileptic seizures. This element is called “pyridoxine”, or b6. It especially affects the nervous system. The vitamin also has a number of other “responsibilities”:

takes part in the production of adrenaline and serotonin (antidepressant);
makes the hematopoietic function actively work;
improves the quality of regeneration of the mucous membranes of the intestines and stomach;
alleviates many inflammatory processes;
reduces toxin levels during pregnancy.

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine

B6 is also taken for Parkinson's disease, eczema, chorea, and increased irritability. Together with nicotinic acid v6 prescribed for the treatment of pellagra. Pyridoxine is also indispensable in the “beauty industry” - this drug can slow down the aging of the body.

Sources of Pyridoxine

Vitamin B6 must be present in the body constantly - it is synthesized by the intestinal microflora. But this process requires material - food that a person eats.

Therefore, you should know which foods are a source of B6 in order to introduce them into your daily menu.

Among products of animal origin, beef and cod liver should be highlighted first. Pyridoxine is also present in other meat and fish products, as well as in dairy and eggs.

Plant sources include vegetables: spinach, cabbage of all varieties, legumes, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots. Also, you need to eat strawberries, bananas, and avocados. There is Pyridoxine in nuts and yeast.

Proper fortified nutrition

It is not always possible to replenish the required amount of B6 with a balanced diet. When the body malfunctions, the doctor prescribes medication that contains Pyridoxine in ampoules.

Vitamin in ampoules

Pyridoxine can be bought in pharmacies. The form comes in both tablet form and in ampoules.

However, pyridoxine in ampoules, which is injected into the body, is considered more effective. Treatment is carried out as prescribed by the doctor. But since the drug is commercially available, some people take it on their own. In this situation, you should follow the instructions for use.

Pyridoxine is usually used for intramuscular administration, in doses determined for each specific disease. For convulsive syndromes, intravenous administration of the drug is recommended.

Indications for use

The instructions also stipulate indications for use, which contain an impressive list. The main reasons why you should take the drug yourself:

prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiencies and hypovitaminosis b6 caused by poor nutrition;
long-term depressive and stressful conditions;
persistent infections, enteritis, diarrhea;
hemodialysis.

The vitamin is also included in complex therapy, along with other drugs. This “cocktail” is used for parkinsonism, Little’s disease, and Meniere’s syndrome. Neuralgia, radiculitis, anemia, hepatitis and even alcoholism - these diagnoses are taken into account in the instructions that recommend including pyridoxine in complex therapy.

Beneficial and harmful relationships

Vitamins in B group ampoules can, in some cases, enhance the effect of certain drugs, in others - suppress them. But pyridoxine itself is weakened by certain drugs. Therefore, it is not in vain that instructions are attached to the medicine so that the patient can independently determine the harmful degree of drug interaction:

the vitamin combines well with asparkam and glutamic acid, as well as with glycosides for heart disease;
B6 enhances the effect of diuretics, and at the same time is an antagonist for levodopa;
Almost all antibiotics, as well as contraceptives that are used orally, can weaken the effects of vitamin B6.

Contraceptive drugs weaken the effect of vitamin B6

This vitamin is completely incompatible with ascorbic acid and some representatives of its group (B1 and B12), as well as with nicotinic acid, if it is in powder form.

The use of the drug B6 should be accompanied with caution. It is imperative to take into account contraindications, which include hypersensitivity to representatives of group B. You should not take it if you have coronary heart disease or duodenal ulcer.

Pyridoxine and beauty

Not only do vitamins affect your health, they also have an effect on your appearance. It is with a deficiency of pyridoxine in the body that metabolism is disrupted - and this is the first step to obesity. Hair deteriorates and slows down, skin fades and withers, nails begin to break.

You can supplement the lack of pyridoxine with food. As mentioned above, B6 injections are a good fuel for the body.

Vitamins are the key to health and beauty

Vitamin B6 will greatly help in restoring beauty and rejuvenating cells. Therefore, it is recommended to add it to skin, hair, and nail care products.

There are recipes for vitamin masks that actively use the drug from the ampoule. Each instruction for such a mask, application, or bath contains clear recommendations for use, proportions and exposure time.

Pyridoxine at home

It is not difficult to purchase b6 - it is inexpensive. And it will bring enormous benefits for beauty. The instructions included with the drug do not mention that it can be added to appearance care products. This idea came to cosmetologists, and their recommendations are used at home to restore beauty and youth.

If you have problems with your strands (they begin to thin and fall out excessively, as well as dry out and break), you should use a medicinal vitamin mask, which is applied before washing your hair:

Mix the oils: almond, olive, burdock - 2 tbsp. l. with yolk, add ampoule B6.
Add the same amount of lemon juice to a spoonful of honey and pour in pyridoxine from the ampoule.
You can add the vitamin to your shampoo or conditioner. Sometimes it is recommended to simply rub this drug into the hair roots.

The vitamin will help cope with the first signs of aging, moisturizing and refreshing the skin. To do this, you can prepare the following masks:

take a spoonful of honey per 40g of kefir, add a little lemon juice and an ampoule of vitamin;
an ampoule of pyridoxine is poured into a mixture of 20 g of sour cream and half a banana.

Face mask with vitamin B6

It will help restore the shine and smoothness of the nail plate, as well as accelerate its growth.b6:

you can simply rub the drug into the nail plate, while massaging the area around the nail;
baths are good - vitamin from an ampoule is added to any nutritious oil (for example, olive);
fat cream (1 tsp) mixed with ground red pepper (1/2 tsp), 10 drops of mineral water, ampoule b6. For applications it is used heated.

Each instruction for home use is not categorical - you can adjust the recipe by adding and modifying the ingredients added.

The benefits of vitamins. Video

This video explains how B vitamins affect the human body.

Vitamin B6 performs many different functions in the human body. The main purpose of Pyridoxine is to ensure the metabolism of amino acids. Therefore, many diseases are caused by a lack of vitamin B6 in the body. Pyridoxine is the key to health and beauty.

Adding Forms/Alternative Names
Pyridoxine; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate
Main Proposed Uses
Nausea during pregnancy (toxicosis)
Other Proposed Uses
; depression; Prevention of heart disease; HIV/AIDS prevention; kidney stones; MSG sensitivity; Photosensitivity; reducing Homocysteine levels; rheumatoid arthritis; ; Seborrheic dermatitis; ; dizziness
Probably Not Used Effectively
Alzheimer's disease; autism (B 6 in combination with magnesium); carpal tunnel syndrome; diabetic neuropathy; eczema; Premenstrual syndrome (PMS); side effects of oral contraceptives

Vitamin B 6 plays an important role in the conversion of proteins, hormones, and neurotransmitters (chemicals that carry signals between nerve cells). Because mild vitamin B6 deficiency is common, this is one vitamin that is probably worth taking as insurance.

However, there is little evidence that taking vitamin B6 above dietary requirements offers benefits in the treatment of any specific illness, with the possible exception of nausea of pregnancy (toxicosis).

Requirements/Sources

Requirements

Vitamin B 6 requirements increase with age. Official US and Canadian recommendations for daily intake are as follows:

Babies
- 0-6 months: 0.1 mg
- 7-12 months: 0.3 mg
Children
- 1-3 years: 0.5 mg
- 4-8 years: 0.6 mg
- 9-13 years: 1.0 mg
Males
- 14-50 years: 1.3 mg
- 51 years and older: 1.7 mg
Females
- 14-18 years: 1.2 mg
- 19-50 years: 1.3 mg
- 51 years and older: 1.5 mg
Pregnant women: 1.9 mg
Nursing women: 2.0 mg

Sources

The National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements offers this list of foods high in vitamin B6:

Food	Serving Size	Vitamin B 6 content (milligram [mg])	% Daily Value
Chickpeas, canned	1 glass	1.1	55
Beef liver, fried	3 ounces	0.9	45
Yellowfin tuna, cooked	3 ounces	0.9	45
Sockeye salmon, cooked	3 ounces	0.6	30
Chicken breast, fried	3 ounces	0.5	25
Fortified Breakfast Cereals	1 serving	0.5	25
Potatoes, boiled	1 glass	0.4	20
Türkiye, fried	3 ounces	0.4	20
Banana	1 medium	0.4	20
Marinara sauce	1 glass	0.4	20
Ground beef patties, fried	3 ounces	0.3	15
Waffles, toast	1 waffle	0.3	15
Bulgur, cooked	1 glass	0.2	10
Cottage cheese, 1% low fat	1 glass	0.2	10
Pumpkin, baked	½ glass	0.2	10
Long grain white rice	1 glass	0.1	5
Mixed nuts	1 ounce	0.1	5
Seedless raisins	½ glass	0.1	5
Onion, chopped	½ glass	0.1	5
Spinach, boiled	½ glass	0.1	5

Vitamin B 6 Deficiency

Severe vitamin B 6 deficiencies are rare, but mild deficiencies are extremely common. In a survey of 11,658 adults, 71% of men and 90% of women were found to be deficient in B6. Vitamin B6 is the most commonly deficient water-soluble vitamin in old age, and children often don't get enough, either. In addition, evidence was presented that current recommended daily doses should be increased.

B 6 deficiency may be worsened by the use of hydralazine (high blood pressure), penicillamine (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some rare diseases), theophylline (an older drug to treat asthma), MAO inhibitors, and the anti-tuberculosis drug isoniazid (INSONIAZID), all of which , is believed to interfere with B 6 to some extent. Good sources of B 6 include nutritional (torula) yeast, brewer's yeast, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, soybeans, walnuts, lentils, beans, buckwheat flour, bananas and avocados.

Therapeutic Doses

One study found that 30 mg of Vitamin B 6 daily was effective for symptoms of morning sickness. While much higher than nutritional requirements, this dose should be safe. However, for the treatment of other conditions, B 6 has been recommended in doses up to 300 mg daily. There are potential risks with this vitamin B 6 intake level. (See the Security Issues section below for more information).

Therapeutic Use

The results of a large, double-blind, placebo-controlled study suggest that vitamin B6 at a dose of 30 mg daily may be useful in the treatment of nausea of pregnancy (toxicosis).

Vitamin B 6 has been proposed for numerous other purposes, but without much (if any) scientific support. For example, the two most famous uses of vitamin B 6, carpal tunnel syndrome and premenstrual syndrome PMS, there is no reliable evidence at all, and the best studies have found it ineffective for any of these purposes.

Higher doses of vitamin B 6 reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that can accelerate cardiovascular disease (heart disease, strokes, and related conditions.) However, there is no conclusive evidence yet that lowering homocysteine levels is beneficial, and significant evidence that this is not so. See the full Homocysteine article for more information.

A number of studies suggest that vitamin B6 may be useful in the treatment of TD. In the first study of a 4-week, double-blind crossover trial of 15 people, treatment with vitamin B 6 significantly improved TD symptoms compared to placebo. Benefits were seen starting from 1 week of treatment. A subsequent study compared the benefits of vitamin B 6 used for 26 weeks in 50 people with tardive dyskinesia, and once again the supplement was found to be more effective than placebo.

For the following other conditions, current evidence for benefit with vitamin B 6 remains incomplete and/or contradictory: allergy to monosodium glutamate (msg), asthma, depression, diabetes, pregnancy, HIV infection, photosensitivity, preventing kidney stones, seborrheic dermatitis, tardive dyskinesias and other side effects of antipsychotic drugs, and dizziness.

Despite some claims in the media, vitamin B6 has not been proven to improve brain function. Research into the benefits of B 6 (in combination with folic acid and vitamin B 12) as a potential treatment for cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) also showed disappointing results.

One study failed to find B 6 at a dose of 50 mg daily to be beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis (despite common B 6 deficiency observed in people with this condition).

Vitamin B6, alone or in combination with magnesium, showed some early promise for treating autism, but better-designed studies failed to find it effective.

Additionally, available evidence suggests that vitamin B6 is not effective in treating diabetic neuropathy or eczema, or in helping control the side effects of oral contraceptives.

What is the scientific evidence for vitamin B6?

Nausea and vomiting

Toxicosis

Vitamin B 6 supplements have been used for many years by traditional doctors as a treatment for morning sickness. In 1995, a large double-blind study confirmed this use. A total of 342 pregnant women were given placebo or 30 mg Vitamin B 6 daily. Subjects categorize their symptoms by noting the severity of nausea and recording the number of episodes of vomiting. Women in the B 6 group experienced significantly less nausea than those in the placebo group, suggesting that regular use of B 6 may be beneficial for morning sickness. However, vomiting episodes were not significantly reduced.

At least 3 studies comparing vitamin B6b for the treatment of morning sickness. Two studies found them to be equally beneficial, while others found them slightly better. However, as there is no established treatment for this condition, these studies alone do not provide any additional evidence in favor of B6.

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Researchers also examined how vitamin B 6 may reduce nausea and vomiting that often accompanies chemotherapy. One hundred and forty-two women with ovarian cancer receiving chemotherapy were randomized to 3 groups: acupuncture plus B 6 injections at acupuncture point P6 (located on the inside of the forearm, approximately 2 inches above the wrist crease), acupuncture alone, or B 6 alone. Those who received both acupuncture and B 6 experienced less nausea and vomiting compared to the other two groups.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Recently, a properly designed double-blind study of 120 women found no benefit of vitamin B 6 for PMS. This study compared three prescription vitamin B6 medications (pyridoxine, 300 mg daily) and placebo. All study participants received 3 months of treatment and 3 months of placebo. Vitamin B 6 was no better than placebo.

About a dozen other double-blind studies have examined the effectiveness of vitamin B6 for PMS, but none have been well designed; The overall evidence for any benefit is weak on beSaint several natural medicine books report that the negative results of some of these studies were due to insufficient B6 dosage, but in reality there is no clear connection between dosage and effectiveness.

However, preliminary evidence suggests that the combination of B 6 and magnesium may be more effective than either treatment alone.

Autism

One double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study found evidence that very high doses of vitamin B6 may produce a beneficial effect in the treatment of autism. However, this study was small and poorly designed; In addition, he used doses of vitamin B 6 so high that it could cause toxicity.

It has been suggested that combining magnesium and vitamin B6 may offer additional benefits, such as reducing side effects or allowing the dose of the vitamin to be reduced. However, both fairly well-designed studies using combined vitamin B 6 and magnesium failed to find benefits. Therefore, it is not possible at this time to recommend vitamin B 6 C or without magnesium as a treatment for autism.

Asthma

A double-blind study of 76 children with asthma found significant benefits from vitamin B6 after the second month of use. Children in vitamin 6 group were able to reduce their doses of asthma medications (bronchodilators and corticosteroids). However, a recent double-blind study of 31 adults who were either using inhaled or oral steroids did Not show no benefit. The dosages of B 6 used in these studies were quite high, ranging from 200 to 300 mg daily. Due to the risk of nerve damage, it is not recommended to take this strong B 6 without medical supervision (see Safety Considerations).

Security Issues

The upper safe levels for daily intake of vitamin B 6 are as follows:

Children
- 1-3 years: 30 mg
- 4-8 years: 40 mg
Males and females
- 9-13 years: 60 mg
- 14-18 years: 80 mg
- 19 years and older: 100 mg
Pregnant or nursing women
- 18 years and younger: 80 mg
- 19 years and older: 100 mg

At higher doses (especially above 2 g per day) there is a very real risk of nerve damage. Nerve symptoms associated with them have not even been reported in doses of no more than 200 mg. (This is a bit ironic considering B 6 deficiency Also causes nerve problems.) In some cases, very high doses of vitamin B6 may cause or worsen acne symptoms.

In addition, doses of vitamin B6 greater than 5 mg may interfere with the effects of levodopa when taken alone. However, vitamin B 6 does not reduce the effectiveness of drugs containing levodopa and carbidopa.

The maximum safe dose for persons with severe hepatic or renal impairment has not been established.

Interactions You Should Know About

If you are taking:

Isoniazid (INSONIAZID), penicillamine, hydralazine, theophylline, or MAO inhibitors: Supplemental vitamin B6 may be needed, but only take dietary doses. Higher doses of B 6 may interfere with the effect of the drug.
Levodopa (without carbidopa (Parkinson's disease): Do not take more than 5 mg of vitamin B 6 daily unless medically indicated.
Antipsychotics: B 6 may reduce side effects.

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Vitamins are substances necessary for the functioning of the body. However, oral B vitamins are much worse absorbed due to the fact that some substances are unable to be completely absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. These vitamins include B6 and B12. Despite the fact that substances are quite often found in food and vitamin complexes, if necessary, quickly compensate for the lack of these substances, drugs are administered through.

Vitamins B6 and B12 can be compatible, and therefore can be injected at the same time. If you are prescribed vitamin B1, the course of injections should be alternated.

Carrying out an injection

During cooking or before eating, peel vegetables and fruits in a thin layer. After all, it is in and under it that the most mineral compounds, vitamins and protein are contained. For example, the top layer of carrots contains (provitamin A) more than the core, which is rich in fiber. Use a stainless steel knife for slicing. And the larger the pieces, the more C and mineral salts will be retained in them.

Steam dishes more often and avoid using ovens and pressure cookers, which are much higher than the permissible 100°C. The less products are subjected to heat treatment, the higher their quality, since heating destroys vitamins and inhibits biologically active substances.

To get vitamins from food, consume it in different doses if possible. Do not combine calcium-containing foods with iron-containing foods. But to normalize these elements, add vitamin C, for example, raw vegetables (bell peppers or greens) to meat, which is a source of iron.

For the healthiest and most well-prepared food to be beneficial, do not wash it down with water. Give the digestive juices the opportunity to fully break it down into all its components, ready for absorption. Following these simple rules will help you get vitamins from food and also prevent many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Greetings, my curious readers. Today we have a special guest - the “vitamin of life”. Yes, yes, you heard right. Without this element, the origin of life, its development and course is unthinkable. What is this miracle remedy? This is pyridoxine or vitamin B6.

I learned about the magical properties of this element when my son was 1 month old. And we planned to go for an examination with a neurologist.

The fact is that there was hypoxia during childbirth. The first month was pure hell for my husband and I. Antoshka often screamed and slept very poorly. I fell asleep and woke up 20 minutes later. We walked like zombies. I wanted only one thing - to sleep.

We were advised to a good neurologist, and we went to see him. He examined the baby with such care. He asked about his son - about his sleep, how he eats, and so on. It turned out that there was a tremor and the neck was skewing to the left.

And then he prescribed glycine (a common amino acid) + magnesium B6, half a tablet. We found that it is also sold in liquid form in ampoules. So we decided to give them to Antokha. After 4 days, changes in behavior began to be observed. My son started sleeping for an hour after eating and became calmer. After a week, I began to sleep through the night without waking up to eat. He wakes up on his own, looks at the toys, and can play alone. And as he floundered in the water, he flooded the entire bathtub.

And what impressed me was the effect of this miracle remedy. After cancellation, the action continued anyway. I write it myself and knock on wood so as not to jinx it. Otherwise I’ll brag to you :)

fell asleep while I was getting him ready for a walk :)

Having seen such a magical effect of the vitamin on my son, I decided to find out more about B6. It turns out that this element is simply priceless - absolutely everyone needs it.

Why does the body need vitamin B6?

Pyridoxine belongs to the B vitamin family. These compounds play important roles in a number of physical and psychological functions. They are known to help support healthy metabolism and nervous system function. Such elements are also important for the health of the skin and eyes, and the normal functioning of the liver.

Pyridoxine has several derivatives, including pyridoxal phosphate, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and pyridoxamine. These important substances are involved in various biological functions of the body.

Vitamin B6 is involved in the following processes:

supports the nervous system
helps produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells (RBCs) throughout the body;
balances blood sugar levels;
helps us get energy from the food we eat;
improves mood;
creates antibodies that the immune system uses to protect us;
important for hair - strengthens it and accelerates growth.

Deficiency Symptoms

B6 deficiency is extremely rare in Western countries. Most people get enough calories and vitamins from their diet every day. Some experts even believe that some people consume too high levels of pyridoxine altogether. Therefore, its excess is an even more common problem among the population than its deficiency.

The body can easily replenish this amount of element from your diet. But if you are over 50, then the b6 dosage should be increased to 2.2 mg per day. Otherwise, the body will begin to experience a shortage.

As I already said, friends, deficiency of this vitamin is not very common. However, this problem still exists. The following symptoms help to judge the lack of element B6:

mood changes (irritability, anxiety and depression);
lethargy;
muscle pain;
chronic fatigue;
exacerbation of PMS symptoms;
worsening symptoms of anemia;
insomnia;
convulsions;
dermatitis and lemon-yellow tint of the skin;
deterioration of the cardiovascular system.

Most often, vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. Recent studies have demonstrated that deficiency of this element is common among older people. They are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia as B6 levels decline.

Where is it contained?

This element is found in many foods we eat. These are nuts and seeds, some types of meat and poultry, avocados, and legumes.

Among vegetables and fruits, the leader in pyridoxine content is banana. But there is one caveat - this is only true for those countries where it is grown. In our area, potatoes take the lead. However, in order to preserve the maximum amount of b6 in it, it must be prepared correctly.

High levels of the vitamin are found in the following foods (with a daily intake of 2 mg for adults):

However, remember that heat treatment of food reduces the content of this miracle element. For example, bread baked from white flour contains only 20% vitamins. This is compared to the amount that was in wheat grains. And when you cook potatoes (if you drain the water in which you cooked the vegetables), 93% of pyridoxine is lost.

Conservation also does not allow saving b6 in full. During such processing, the product loses from 57% to 77% of the vitamin. And freezing has a detrimental effect on it.

Instructions for use

For children:

For adults:

Vitamin B6 is water soluble, which means it will be excreted from the body in urine. For this reason, there is usually little concern about overdose. But you shouldn’t overuse this element either, because it can cause an undesirable reaction in the body.

I emphasize once again that pyridoxine is water-soluble. This means that the body is not able to store this element for future needs. Therefore, you should regularly eat foods rich in B6.

Indications for the use of an additional vitamin complex:

anemia;
seasickness;
toxicosis in pregnant women;
hepatitis;
leukopenia;
autism;
dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin diseases;
diseases of the nervous system, etc.

If you are going to buy supplements containing pyridoxine from the pharmacy, be sure to purchase a high-quality product. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is sold in tablets and ampoules.

Just don't self-medicate. It can all end with you later “solving a puzzle” - what is happening to the body. And then you will definitely have to go to the doctor so that he can cure you. Agree, the price of such an experiment is too high.

Benefits of Vitamin B6

Supports vascular health. Pyridoxine is necessary to regulate blood levels of a substance called homocysteine. This is a type of amino acid obtained from protein foods. Its high levels are associated with the development of heart and blood vessel diseases. Without enough vitamin B6, homocysteine accumulates in the body and damages blood vessels. As a result, this can cause a heart attack or stroke. Recent studies have shown that this vitamin works better with folic acid. When patients take this "duet", total homocysteine concentrations are significantly reduced ( 2 ).
Supports brain function. The vitamin helps its proper development and functioning. Research has shown that B6 deficiency can affect memory function and contribute to the development of cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's disease and age-related dementia) ( 3 ). This element also plays an important role in the creation of serotonin and norepinephrine. These two hormones, known as “happy hormones,” help control mood, energy, and concentration. Researchers believe that certain behavioral disorders in children are caused by low levels of serotonin. Thus, taking vitamin B6 may have a beneficial effect on children ( 4 ).
Improves mood. Some prescription antidepressants contain vitamin B6. It has a significant effect on the production of serotonin and the neurotransmitters GABA in the brain. These are very important hormones that control mood. They are also necessary to prevent depression, pain, fatigue and anxiety ( 5 ).
Helps treat anemia. This element is necessary for the creation of hemoglobin in the blood. It also transports red blood cells throughout the body. And this helps bring oxygen to the cells and mobilize iron. Anemia is accompanied by the following symptoms: fatigue, dizziness, pain. Research shows that consuming pyridoxine may help reduce symptoms of anemia. And in some cases, this element helps prevent this disease.
Protects eye health. In many cases, poor diet and lack of nutrients are the main causes of many eye diseases. Research has shown that taking vitamin B6 + folic acid can help prevent disease. It even helps prevent complete loss of vision.
Reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Low levels of vitamin B6 are associated with increased symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Several studies have found that people with this condition need more B6. This is because they experience constant muscle and joint pain due to chronic inflammation.
Helps in the treatment of hypertension. Some studies suggest that taking this vitamin may help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. This element increases blood flow and reduces its accumulation in the arteries.
Helps relieve PMS symptoms. Consuming plenty of pyridoxine may help prevent painful period symptoms ( 6 ). Studies have shown that this element helps in the fight against chest pain, nausea, cramps, and fatigue. And even with acne, which is a harbinger of the menstrual cycle. For women who experience frequent PMS symptoms, it is recommended to regularly take B vitamins. It is especially important to do this 10 days before menstruation.
Helps reduce nausea during pregnancy. Studies have shown that taking this element is effective in reducing the severity of nausea and morning sickness. For 6 weeks, the patients monitored their condition (24 hours a day). They noted how they felt before treatment and with vitamin B6. After this time, a significant reduction in nausea was observed compared to the placebo group ( 7 ).
Helps in the treatment of asthma. Some studies have shown that this vitamin reduces the subsequent occurrence of asthma attacks and reduces their frequency.
Helps regulate sleep cycles. This miracle drug helps the body produce melatonin, which is an important hormone that helps us fall asleep. Melatonin is responsible for giving us the ability to regulate our internal clock. So we know when it's time to wake up and when it's time to sleep.
Prevents the formation of kidney stones. Some studies show that taking pyridoxine along with other minerals (including magnesium) is very beneficial. It helps prevent the formation of kidney stones or even cure them.

Interaction of vitamin B6 with other drugs

This element may interact with medications. Therefore, if you are already taking any medications, be sure to consult your doctor.

The list of drugs that interact with vitamin B6 is huge. This list includes:

any drugs used in chemotherapy;
cycloserine or isoniazid - used in the treatment of tuberculosis;
hydralazine (Apresoline) - for the treatment of high blood pressure;
penicillamine - prescribed to combat rheumatoid arthritis;
theophylline - used to treat asthma;
antibiotics, including tetracyclines;
antidepressants including elavil, desipramine, imipramine and norparmine;
some antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (they reduce the level of B6 in the blood).

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