Ann N. Martin
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine) vitamin b-6 promotes red-blood cell formulation, maintains a strong immune system, and contributes to a healthy nervous system. vitamin b-6 deficiencies may result in weakness, nervousness, slow growth, weight loss, and inflammation of the skin. vitamin b-6 is found in bananas, bran, brewer's yeast, carrots, salmon, tuna, wheat germ, lentils, and whole grain cereals
Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B-12 is used to treat anemia, promotes normal growth and development, and stimulates weight gain in puppies. |
Gabriel Cousens
See book keywords and concepts |  Also, diabetics should take at least 50 mg of vitamin b-6 per day, as the level of intracellular magnesium is dependent on vitamin b-6 intake. Without B-6, it is difficult for magnesium to readily enter the cell.
CALCIUM
Calcium is an alkalinizing mineral that helps neutralize the acidity of diabetes. It has not been well studied in relation to diabetes, but following the use of calcium as a supplement, a patient of mine had decreased fasting plasma insulin levels and a significant increase in insulin sensitivity. |
Ann N. Martin
See book keywords and concepts | | Vitamin B-6 deficiencies may result in weakness, nervousness, slow growth, weight loss, and inflammation of the skin. vitamin b-6 is found in bananas, bran, brewer's yeast, carrots, salmon, tuna, wheat germ, lentils, and whole grain cereals
Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B-12 is used to treat anemia, promotes normal growth and development, and stimulates weight gain in puppies. Deficiencies result in anemia, loss of appetite, pale mucous membranes, weakness, and fatigue. Vitamin B-12 is found in sardines, herring, milk products, eggs, organ meats, and beef. |
Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD
See book keywords and concepts |  It has been found that roughly one half of cystathionine |3-synthase deficient patients respond well to very high doses of vitamin b-6, the coenzyme for cystathionine (3-synthase, which can lower their homocysteine and serine concentrations to normal levels.30
In most people, after a stiff drink or two of alcohol, the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase oxidizes ethanol to acetaldehyde. The oxidation of this chemical is then catalyzed by a second enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD+). However, some people have a naturally occurring variant of aldehyde dehydrogenase coded by the Lys487 allele. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  Most women were initially treated with vitamin b-6 (pyri-doxine HCL) 100 mg daily for a 3-month period. Those who did not respond were given 3 g of Evening Primrose Oil daily for 1 month followed by 2 g daily for an additional 2 months. Other participants were given the Evening Primrose oil regimen as first-line treatment; 58%,of the Vitamin B6/EPO treatment group (71 patients) reported pain relief and 59% of the EPO first-line group (99 patients) reported relief. | | The author concluded that good responses can be obtained from products devoid of significant side effects, such as EPO and vitamin b-6 as a first line treatment (McFayden, et al, 1992).
In an older review article, a clinician reported satisfactory treatment of mild mastalgia using three 500-mg doses of Evening Primrose oil twice daily for 1 month. Treatment that was considered successful after this time was continued 1 to 2 months longer. Patients were reported to have long-lasting effects even after the treatment period ended (Steinbrunn et al, 1997). |
Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts |  After this date, the patient would resume the 5-HTP and niacinamide, take 250 mg of vitamin b-6 and 400 mg of magnesium. The vitamin b-6 and magnesium were prescribed for the premenstrual symptoms of depression.
On June 4, 2004,1 received an urgent telephone call from the patient. Since discontinuing the prescribed treatments on June 1, her anxiety symptoms returned promptly and she had difficulty functioning. She agreed to resume only the niacinamide tablets.
On July 2, 2004 the patient e-mailed me with an update. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  The thin, hyper-metabolic Vata body type, for example, may have a far greater need for vitamin b-6 than the heavier-set, hypo-metabolic Kapha type who can never really run out of it.
It is also not known how much of each vitamin is contained in a banana, an apple or a piece of cauliflower. Vitamin contents fluctuate greatly with the size of the fruits, their maturity, the condition of the soil, country of origin, time of harvesting, and the use of pesticides. How many of the vitamins contained in these foods actually end up in our blood depends on our digestive ability and body type. |
Bill Sardi
See book keywords and concepts |  Monounsaturated Fat 1 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 0 mg Total Carbohydrate 6 g Dietary Fiber 3 g Insoluble Fiber 2 g Soluble Fiber 1 g Trace Vitamins Vitamin C 75 meg Folic Acid 16 ug Niacin 480 meg Pantothenic Acid 85 meg Vitamin B-l (Thiamin) 79 meg Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) 34 meg vitamin b-6 (Pyridoxine Hcl) 90 m Tocopherols (Vit. |
Ann N. Martin
See book keywords and concepts | | Some of the vitamins added to pet foods: þCholine Chloride: member of the B complex þCalcium Panthenate: vitamin B-5 þThiamin Mononitrate: vitamin B-l þRiboflavin Supplement: vitamin B-2 þPyridoxine Hydrochloride: vitamin b-6 þFolic Acid: vitamin B-9 þBiotin Supplement: vitamin K þMenadione Dimethylprimidinol Bisulfite: source of vitamin K þAscorbic Acid: vitamin C
The prime minerals that are added to pet food include zinc, iron, and copper. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts |  Subsequent studies have confirmed this finding, as he notes: "There are now 17 published studies - all positive -showing that high dosages of vitamin b-6 and magnesium are a safe and often helpful treatment for autism. Thousands of parents are using B-6 and magnesium to help their children. Almost 50% show worthwhile improvement and the vitamins are immeasurably safer than any drug. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Additional vitamin C, vitamin B-5, vitamin b-6 and zinc, as indicated. Phosphatidyl serine may re-sensitize the hypothalamus and pituitary to Cortisol negative feedback. Herbal Support:
Nervine and "calmative" herbs: St. John's wort (Hypericum), passionflower (Passiflora), valerian (Valeriana), skullcap (Scutellaria), and hops (Humulus lupulus)
Low dose adaptogens: Siberian ginseng (Eleuthrococcus senticosus), Withania (Withania somnifera) In cases of high Cortisol or low DHEA or low DHEA/cortisol ratio, consider using nervine and adaptogenic herbs with divided dosing throughout the day. | | Surgery
Vitex agnus vitamin b-6 Magnesium Adaptogens
Acromegaly
Enlarged hands and feet Sleep apnea Hypertension Diabetes
High levels of GH
Surgery
The dopamine agonist drugs, bromocriptine and cabergoline, improve symptoms but are not very effective in lowering growth hormone and IGF-1 levels to normal (< 10%). | | Vitex agnus vitamin b-6 Magnesium Adaptogens
Cushing's Disease
Weight gain Muscle mass loss Easy bruising
High levels of ACTH
Surgery
Vitex agnus Adaptogens
Hyperthryoidism
Anxiety
Heart palpitations
High TSH
Surgery
Vitex agnus Adaptogens
Note: Many naturopathic therapies for hormone deficiency are similar to conventional therapies. In cases of pituitary excess, specific naturopathic approaches would use dosing of Vitex agnus castus (chasteberry) from 20-200 mg t.i.d. and adaptogenic herbs 500 mg - 3 grams t.i.d. However, in severe cases surgery might still be needed. | | NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
Bio-identical Hormones and Clinical Nutrition
Naturopathic treatment of hyperprolactinemia includes the use of nutrients (such as vitamin b-6 and magnesium) that promote dopamine synthesis, since dopamine is the main inhibitor of prolactin. If an elevated estrogen/progesterone ratio is detected, this can be treated with nutrients that promote estrogen metabolism, and/orwith bio-identical progesterone replacement.
Dopamine is the key modulator of prolactin and acts as an inhibiting factor. |
American Medical Publishing
See book keywords and concepts | | More specifically, studies have linked low levels of vitamin b-6 to depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. vitamin b-6 is needed for your body to make a brain chemical called serotonin. Serotonin may be a major factor in depression, so getting enough of it and vitamin b-6 may really help you out.
Don't eat...
Sweets are one of the worst things you can give to your sullen nature. Soothing your feelings with a chocolate sundea or a box of chocolates can really bring you down. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Additional vitamin C, vitamin B-5, vitamin b-6, and zinc, as indicated Herbal Support:
"Adaptogenic" herbs: American or Korean ginseng (Panaxspp.), Siberian ginseng (Eleuthrococcus senticosus), Withania (Withania somnifera)
Miscellaneous herbs: Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to prolong the half-life of Cortisol, Sarsaparilla
(Smilaxspp. | | In addition, since elevated homocysteine is associated with menopause, supplementing with vitamin b-6, B-12, folic acid, and betaine may be indicated to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Botanical Medicines
There are a number of botanical medicines that have shown to be beneficial in treating menopausal symptoms.
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa): Traditionally, black cohosh was used by native Americans to assist in child birth, for dysmenorrhea, and for menopausal symptoms. |
Ann Blake Tracy, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Pyridoxine, vitamin b-6, is involved in converting tryptophan to niacin. Because of this connection the symptoms of vitamin b-6 deficiency are similar to those of Pellagra: depression, nausea, vomiting, irritability, confusion, weight loss, convulsion, anemia, dizziness, weakness, etc. vitamin b-6 is essential for proper transmission of the nerve impulses we refer to as neurotransmitters. It is believed that this deficiency is a contributing factor in an alcoholic's experience with depression, sluggish thinking, hyperactivity or manic behavior. |
American Medical Publishing
See book keywords and concepts | | More specifically, studies have linked low levels of vitamin b-6 to depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. vitamin b-6 is needed for your body to make a brain chemical called serotonin. Serotonin may be a major factor in depression, so getting enough of it and vitamin b-6 may really help you out.
Don't eat...
Sweets are one of the worst things you can give to your sullen nature. Soothing your feelings with a chocolate sundea or a box of chocolates can really bring you down. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts | | The vitamin b-6 and magnesium were prescribed for the premenstrual symptoms of depression.
On June 4, 2004,1 received an urgent telephone call from the patient. Since discontinuing the prescribed treatments on June 1, her anxiety symptoms returned promptly and she had difficulty functioning. She agreed to resume only the niacinamide tablets.
On July 2, 2004 the patient e-mailed me with an update. She discontinued all the prescribed treatments, except for the niacinamide. She found her anxiety and depression to be much relieved due to being at home and not teaching during the summer months. | | Food Sources: Good food sources of vitamin b-6 include liver, potatoes, banana, lentils, brewer's yeast, trout, and spinach.
Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
The body needs vitamin B-12 in order for optimal metabolism of folic acid, amino acids, and fat to occur. Vitamin B-12 is also important for maintaining antioxidant protection and for the adequate functioning of the nervous system.
The vitamin B-12 found in foods needs the appropriate amounts of stomach acid and other enzymes to be liberated from food proteins. | | There are several good reasons for using vitamin b-6 (pyridoxine) therapeutically, both for psychiatric patients and for patients with physical disease.
KP is a measure of oxidative stress, found in approximately 75% of schizophrenic patients, depending upon the duration of their sickness and their treatment. While seldom present in healthy people, KP is seen in about one third of all non-psychotic patients, no matter what their diagnosis. About half of the children with infantile autism test positive. | | The vitamin b-6 treatment halted atrophy of the thenar muscle. They suggested it is a cofac-tor for normal cortisone activity in tendons and synovium. They also reported one case where riboflavin alone was very effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, but when both vitamin B-2 and B-6 were given together, the results were even better. They concluded that this syndrome was the result of a double vitamin deficiency. |
Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts | | Reference
Study Information
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Small experimental study on patients with hyperventilation syndrome who were given supplemental vitamin b-6 and L-tryptophan.
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Small experimental trial of 12 patients taking B-complex vitamins to correct various enzymopathies. c
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Expert opinion and some experimental data demonstrating that inositol has an anti-anxiety effect comparable to librium and meprobamate.
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A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, involving 21 patients with panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) who were given 12 g of inositol each day for 4 weeks. | | Concerns about vitamin b-6, according to this expert, are grossly overstated.
To reduce any potential side effects from pyridoxine treatment, it is best taken with optimal doses of magnesium (about 3 to 4 mg per pound of body weight or 6.6 to 8.8 mg per kg of body weight) and with other B-vitamins.12>13
B-Complex
A B-complex 100 can also be prescribed two to five times daily with meals, depending on the therapeutic response. Side effects are minimal, but can include nausea if taken on an empty stomach and an increased yellowing of the urine (a harmless side effect). | | Prescribing L-trypophan and 5-hydroxy try tophan
L-tryptophan
The optimal dose of L-tryptophan appears to be 2 g daily in conjunction with vitamin b-6. To increase the availability of L-tryptophan to the brain and to augment its therapeutic effect, it is best taken on an empty stomach with some type of carbohydrate (e.g., fruit juice)7 In terms of side effects, the clinician needs to know that L-tryptophan can aggravate bronchial asthma and produce nausea when high doses are administered. |
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