The intake recommendations (D-A-CH reference values) of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) presented below are aimed at healthy people of normal weight. They do not refer to the supply of sick and convalescent people. Individual requirements may therefore be higher than the DGE recommendations (e.g. due to diet, consumption of stimulants, long-term medication, etc.). Furthermore, … Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Intake
Interactions of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) with other micronutrients (vital substances): Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid The metabolism of homocysteine, which plays a mediating role in the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids, provides an example of the interdependence of vital substances to optimize or maintain physiological functions and thus health. Healthy individuals can metabolize … Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Interactions
Severe deficiency of vitamin B6 is rare. Studies have shown that thiamine is necessary for proper metabolism and function of vitamin B6. Therefore, alcoholics who are also deficient in thiamine due to low dietary intake are at highest risk of also suffering the effects of vitamin B6 deficiency. Some studies have documented abnormal electroencephalograms (EEGs) … Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Deficiency Symptoms
Risk groups for pyridoxine deficiency include individuals with: BMI (body mass index) – < 18.5, which means underweight. Age >= 65 years Pregnant and breastfeeding women Renal disease (chronic hemodialysis, chronic uremia, renal insufficiency). Taking medications, such as hydralazine, certain tuberculostica containing hydrazide, phenytoin, D-penicillamine, L-dopa. Chronic alcohol abuse Malnutrition or malnutrition Note on the … Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Risk Groups
The European food safety authority (EFSA) last evaluated vitamins and minerals for safety in 2006 and set a so-called Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for each micronutrient, provided sufficient data were available. This UL reflects the maximum safe level of a micronutrient that will not cause adverse effects when taken daily from all sources for … Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Safety Assessment
In the National Nutrition Survey II (NVS II, 2008), the dietary behavior of the population was investigated for Germany and it was shown how this affects the average daily nutrient intake with macro- and micronutrients (vital substances). The intake recommendations (D-A-CH reference values) of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) are used as the basis for … Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Supply Situation
