Vitamin B6 - Health Benefits - Nervous System
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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