Vitamin B6 - Health Benefits - Nervous System

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Introduction

This section outlines the Nervous System Health Benefits that occur with Vitamin B6.

 

Nervous System Health Benefits of Vitamin B6

Nervous System - Ailments

       Vitamin B6 may improve the Mental Function of Alzheimer's Disease patients (by inhibiting the Acetylcholinesterase enzyme that is over-active in Alzheimer’s Disease patients).  Vitamin B6 deficiency may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.  [1]

       Vitamin B6 may alleviate Anxiety.  [2]

       Vitamin B6 may facilitate the production of Serotonin in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patients (Serotonin is often depleted in ADHD patients). [3]

       Vitamin B6 may reduce the severity of the symptoms of Autism in children.  [4]

       Confusion may occur as a result of Vitamin B6 deficiency.  [5]

       Vitamin B6 deficiency may cause Convulsions.  [6]

       Vitamin B6 may alleviate some types of Depression (due to its participation as a cofactor for the endogenous production of various Neurotransmitters):  [7]

 Vitamin B6 (25 - 50 mg per day) may alleviate many cases of Depression - Postpartum.  

       Vitamin B6 may help to rectify some of the underlying biochemical disturbances associated with Down's Syndrome.  [8]

       Vitamin B6 may be useful for the treatment of Epilepsy.  [9]

       Insomnia may occur as a result of Vitamin B6 deficiency.  [10]

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