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 state of supply (National Nutrition Survey II 2008).
12% of men and 13% of women do not reach the recommended daily intake.
