Minutus

Does anyone know if it is OK for a breast feeding Mum with PMT to take Vit. B6 (50-100mg a day)

Regards
Rochelle
www.rochellemarsden.co.uk

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why is she taking B6. I remember using B6 years ago for pre-menstrual breast pain but I think
that was after i had my kids (not sure--too long ago)

tanya

She's not at the moment but may be to help the PMT if it is OK with breast feeding.

Rochelle
www.rochellemarsden.co.uk

from this web site there is a small reference to B6 and breast feeding. you might like to read the article and its bibliography. you might also do a search for B6 and breast feeding and follow the leads.

tanya

http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Supp/Vitamin_B6.htm

Are there any side effects or interactions? Vitamin B6 is usually safe, at intakes up to 200 mg per day in adults.7 However, neurological side effects can sometimes occur at that level.8 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. Pregnant and breast-feeding women should not take more than 100 mg of vitamin B6 per day without a doctor's supervision.

Since vitamin B6 increases the bioavailability of magnesium, these nutrients are sometimes taken together.