Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

7 Warning Signs You Have a Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Jul 3, 2025
Discover the often-overlooked signs of Vitamin B6 deficiency, from food sensitivities to anxiety and poor dream recall. Learn how this essential nutrient influences blood sugar management and mental health. Delve into the unexpected connections between B6 and caffeine metabolism, alongside root causes of deficiency like diet and environmental toxins. Find out how to optimize your intake and supplementation for improved well-being.
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Key Signs of B6 Deficiency

  • Vitamin B6 deficiency causes poor blood sugar control, anxiety, depression, and jitteriness from caffeine.
  • It also links to nausea during pregnancy, food additive sensitivities, kidney stones, and poor dream recall.
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Common Causes of B6 Deficiency

  • Causes of B6 deficiency include poor diet, toxic loads like pesticides, prescription drugs, and malabsorption.
  • Oral contraceptives, alcohol, caffeine, and chronic stress heavily deplete B6 levels.
ADVICE

B6 Intake and Supplement Advice

  • Optimal B6 intake is 10-20 mg daily, higher than the RDA, with best sources from animal products and chickpeas.
  • Use P5P form supplements and consider higher doses if deficient or with pyroluria; avoid megadoses to prevent toxicity.
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