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When you urinate more, you deplete your body of depression-fighting substances, such as potassium and vitamin b-6. So kick the coffee, eat a banana and cheer up! No. 7 — Vasotec - Used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Also used to treat diabetic kidney disease and high blood pressure in children. In the group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. Potential dangers — Is known to cause serious kidney disease. Can cause swelling in the face, lips, hands and feet. Can also swell the tongue and hinder breathing. Is probably more dangerous for seniors.

Possible alternatives ~ There are many herbal preparations that aid sleep. vitamin b-6 deficiency can cause insomnia, so increasing your intake of this vitamin can aid sleep. Vitamin B-12 also helps. It's probably best to take a B-Complex supplement to make sure you are getting all the B-vitamins you need on a daily basis. Do not megadose on vitamin B. Trace minerals are also extremely important to sleep. People low in copper, for example, often have trouble sleeping. A high magnesium and low-aluminum diet also aid sleep.

Another B vitamin, Niacin, or vitamin b-6 plays an extremely important role in attaining orgasm. A chemical in your body called histamine, which has many functions, is closely associated with orgasm release. An amino acid called histidine in your body is converted into histamine by niacin. Niancin causes the release of histimine — which produces the flushed itching feeling often associated with orgasm. Taking niacin supplements about a half hour or so before having sex may assist in your ability to have an orgasm.

Serotonin may be a major factor in depression, so getting enough of it and vitamin b-6 may really help you out. Don't eat... Sweets are one of the worst things you can give to your sullen nature. Soothing your feelings with a chocolate sundea or a box of chocolates can really bring you down. When you eat refined sugar, your body reacts by pumping insulin into your bloodstream, and insulin can be a major mood downer. (b) Angry — Are you really ticked off at someone, at something about your life, or maybe even at yourself?

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Vitamin B-12, vitamin b-6, and folate nutritional status in men with hyperhomocysteinemia. Am J Clin Nutr 1993; 57: 47-53 87. Ubbink JB, van der Merwe WJ, Delport R. Hyperhomocysteinemia and the response to vitamin supplementation. Clin Invest 1993; 71: 993-998 88. Matthews KA, Haynes SG. Type A behavior pattern and coronary disease risk. Am J Epidemiol 1986; 123: 923-960 89. Lundberg U, Hedman M, Melin B. Type A behavior in healthy males and females as related to physiologic reactivity and blood lipids. Psychosomatic Med 1989; 51: 113-122 90. Muller MM, Rau H, Brody S.

Optimal Wellness Ralph Golan, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

For example, because of metabolic defects, autistic children and adults seem to require high doses of vitamin b-6 (500 to 1,000 milligrams a day).9 If these doses are discontinued, mental and behavioral deterioration will occur within days. Most of us, however, can benefit from reducing vitamin doses. Though high doses under certain circumstances can be helpful and sometimes even necessary, incessant and unnecessary overloading may not be wise.

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Note: apropos of the two preceding cases, it has been found that vitamin b-6, pyridoxine, can control polyneuritis and epilepsy.) Epilepsy, Paralysis, and Blindness Miraculously Treated! In Summary (June 1961), Dr. Alfonso del Guidice, of the National Institute of Public Health, Buenos Aires, Argentina says that in cases of nerve-caused eye ailments treated with vitamin E, he has had "brilliant results" with myopia (nearsightedness), nystogmus (involuntary rapid eye movements), strabismus (crossed eyes), cataract, paralysis and epilepsy. Every patient improved!

Eat To Beat Cancer: A Research Scientist Explains How You and Your Family Can Avoid Up to 90% of All Cancers J. Robert Hatherill See book keywords and concepts

For example, smokers tend to have much lower levels of vitamin C, beta carotene, and vitamin b-6 in their blood. Male smokers not only have lower vitamin C levels, but show increased damage to their sperm. In any case, smokers clearly have an increased demand for vitamin C. They have also been shown to have much lower levels of vitamin E in their lungs than nonsmokers. So reduced vitamin levels may contribute to some of the health risks associated with smoking. Weight-reducing diets that restrict whole categories of food can seriously affect vitamin status.

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

VITAMINS (Daily requirements unless otherwise noted) Vitamin B-1 25-100 mg Vitamin B-2 25-100 mg vitamin b-6 25-100 mg Vitamin C 500-1000 mg Vitamin D 400 I.U. Vitamin E 500-600 I.U. Niacinamide 100 mg Folic acid 400 meg Pantothenic Acid 100 mg MINERALS Calcium/Magnesium Phosphorus Zinc REFERENCES 1. Mowrey, D.B. "Capsicum, ginseng and gotu kota in combination." The Herbalist, premier issue, 22-28, 1975. 2. Mowrey, D.B. "The effects of capsicum, gotu kola and ginseng on activity: further evidence." The Herbalist, 1(1), 51-54, 1976. 3. Molnar, E., Baraz, LA. & Khayutin, V.M.

Vitamin B-1 25 mg Vitamin B-2 2.5 mg vitamin b-6 25 mg Vitamin B-12 25 meg Vitamin C 1,000 mg Vitamin D 200-400 I.U. Vitamin E 200-500 I.U. Pantothenic Acid 100 mg PABA 15 mg MINERALS Calcium/Magnesium Potassium Iodine Zinc REFERENCES 1. Limlomwongse, L, Chaitauchawong, C. & Tongyai, S. "Effect of capsaicin on gastric acid secretion and mucosal blood flow in the rat." Journal of Nutrition, 109, 773-777, 1979. 2. Kolatat, T. & Chungcharcon, D. "The effect of capsaicin on smooth muscle and blood flow of the stomach and the intestine." Siriraj Hospital Gazette, 24, 1405-1418, 1972. 3.

Vitamin B-1 25-100 mg Vitamin B-2 25-100 mg vitamin b-6 25-100 mg Vitamin C 500-1000 mg Vitamin D 400 I.U. Vitamin E 200 I.U. Niacinamide 50 mg Choline 300-500 mg Inositol 200-400 mg REFERENCES 1. List, P.H. & Hoerhammer, L. Hagers Handbuch der Phar-mazeutischen Praxis. Volumes 2-5, Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 2. Mowrey, D.B. "Constipation, Part I." The Herbalist, June, 10-11, MINERALS MISCELLANEOUS Potassium Calcium/Magnesium Bran Fiber Prunes 3. Mowrey, D.B. "Constipation, Part II" Unpublished Manuscript, 1978, for personal reasons.

VITAMINS (Daily requirements unless otherwise noted) Vitamin B-1 25-100 mg Vitamin B-2 25-100 mg vitamin b-6 25-100 mg Vitamin C 500-1,000 mg Vitamin D 400 I.U. Vitamin E 400-600 I.U. Niacinamide 100 mg Folic acid 400 meg Pantothenic Acid 100 mg MINERALS Calcium/Magnesium Phosphorus Zinc REFERENCES 1. Glatzel, H. "Treatment of dyspeptic disorders with spice extracts." Hippokrates, 40(23), 916-919, 1969. 2. Deininger, R. "Amarum-bitter herbs. Common bitter principle remedies and their action." Krankenplege, 29(3), 99-100, 1975. 3. Verzarne, P.G., Szegi, J. & Marczal, G.

Vitamin B-1 25-100 mg Vitamin B-2 25-100 mg vitamin b-6 25-100 mg Vitamin C 1,000-5,000 mg Vitamin E 600 I.U. MINERALS Zinc REFERENCES 1. List, P.H. & Hoerhammer, L. Hagers Handbuch der Phar-mazeutischen Praxis. Volumes 2-5, Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 2. Murphy, E., Marsh, A.C. & Willis, B.W. "Nutrient content of spices and herbs." Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 72, 174-176, 1978. 3. Hutchens, A.R. Indian Herbalogy of North America, Merco, Ontario, Canada, 1973. 4. Schauenlberg, P. & Paris, F. Guide to Medicinal Plants, Keats Pubs., New Canaan, Connecticut, 1977. 5.

Vitamin B Complex Vitamin B-2 25-50 mg vitamin b-6 25-50 mg Vitamin B-12 25 meg Vitamin C 500-1,000 mg Vitamin D 200-400 I.U. Vitamin E 200-600 I.U. Niacinamide 100 mg Pantothenic Acid 50-100 mg Choline 500-1000 mg Inositol 500-600 mg PABA 10 mg Folic acid 400 meg MINERALS Potassium Calcium/Magnesium REFERENCES 1. Leclerc, H. Phytotherapie (Paris), 1927, cited by Ripperger, W. "Pflanzliche laxantien und cholagogue wirkungen." Medizinis-che Welt, 9, 1463, 1935. 2. Kroeber, L. "Pharmacology of inulin drugs and their therapeutic use. II. Cichorium intybus; taraxacum officinale.

Rapid Healing Foods Ben Davis See book keywords and concepts

Then I heard about taking vitamin b-6 for stiffness, and started taking about 50 mg daily. I got excellent results (in a few weeks). Last week I put in six straight hours at my typewriter without a twinge!" * Liver is rich in B vitamins. One man said: "Eight months ago I bought some dessicated liver, never dreaming it would really do wonders for my health... I am 53 and my health was foiling fast. I had arthritis of the spine in an advanced stage ... In three days, I could jump out of bed without dragging myself...

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

It should contain folic acid, vitamin b-6, vitamin D, zinc, and calcium, as deficiency in any of these nutrients may cause arthritic symptoms. The supplement should also contain the antioxidants selenium and vitamin E. 8. Take coenzyme Q1Q and quercetin. I recommend 30 mg of coenzyme Q10 after each meal and at least 100 mg of quercetin a day. Coenzyme Q10 works to stabilize membranes, thus preventing cellular breakdown in the joints. Quercetin blocks the release of histamines (inflammation-producing chemicals) into the bloodstream. 9.

It is also used to reduce the size of breast cysts and, when combined with magnesium and vitamin b-6, may ease PMS. Menopause and Options It is a very common practice for middle-aged women to cut back on fats as a way of controlling their weight. Menopause, however, is an unwise time for reducing intake of fatty acids. Linoleic and linolenic acids are useful in preventing dryness in skin, hair, and vaginal tissue. Herbal preparations like evening primrose oil, borage oil, or black currant oil can regulate prostaglandin levels, positively affecting the hormonal shifts of menopause and PMS.

Miracle Medicine Foods Rex Adams See book keywords and concepts

Then I heard about vitamin b-6 being good for edema (too much fluid) in pregnant women. I tried it and lost seven or eight pounds within a week! I put my doctor's water pills in the garbage. I've been taking B-6 ever since (plus brewer's yeast, desiccated liver, and vitamins A, B, C, D and E). I can now walk miles, do my own housework and help raise and can our own vegetables. Climbing hills is still hard for me, but I haven't been to another doctor in four years." Nausea, Dizziness and Tendency Toward "Little Strokes" Virtually Cured! Mrs. I.E. reports: "I am 80 years old.

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Relations of vitamin B-12, vitamin b-6, folate, and homocysteine to cognitive performance in the Normative Aging Study. Am J Clin Nutr 1996; 63: 306-314 97. Levitt AJ, Karlinsky H. Folate, vitamin B12 and cognitive impairment in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Acta Psychiatr Scand 1992; 86: 301-305 98. Joosten E, Lesaffre E, Riezler R et al. Is metabolic evidence for vitamin B-12 and folate deficiency more frequent in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease? J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 1997; 52: M76-M79 99. Allain P, Le Bouil A, Cordillet E et al.

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I described my symptoms and she prescribed vitamin b-6, 200 mg. three times a day. It took exactly six weeks for the symptoms to clear up. My hands are pain-free and stronger than ever." Trembling Quickly Relieved! Mrs. T.J. reports: "Six months ago I began to shake, especially in the legs, and elsewhere. My doctor said it was nerves and possibly the beginning of Parkinson's disease. A registered nurse told me people on high blood pressure medication will shake and tremble because the medication destroys potassium.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Correlation with folate, vitamin B-12, and vitamin b-6 status. Am J Clin Nutr 1996; 63: 220-224 11. Hultberg B, Berglund M, Andersson A, Frank A. Elevated plasma homocysteine in alcoholics. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 1993; 17: 687-689 12. Duerre JA, Briske-Anderson M. Effect of adenosine metabolites on methyltransferase reactions in isolated rat livers. Biochim Biophys Acta 1981; 678: 275-282 13. Wiklund O, Fager G, Andersson A et al. N-acetylcysteine treatment lowers plasma homocysteine but not serum lipoprotein(a) levels. Atherosclerosis 1996; 119: 99-106 14. Spector R.

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There is extensive literature supporting the importance of vitamin b-6 on the immune system. In one study, B-6 supplements (50 mg/day) provided a measurable improvement in immune functions (T3 and T4 lymphocytes) for 11 healthy well fed older adults.3 Various B vitamins have been linked to the proper functioning of antibody response and cellular immunity. Folate deficiency decreases mitogenesis. Deficiency of vitamin C impairs phagocyte functions and cellular immunity.

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There is little evidence to support claims that vitamin b-6 is an effective treatment for depression (other than, possibly, the depression associated with premenstrual syndrome), autism, schizophrenia, atopic dermatitis, alcoholism, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Down's syndrome, dental caries, Huntington's chorea or steroid-dependent asthma.

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Vitamin Bi: Concurrent intake of 5-HTP and doses of vitamin b-6 5 milligrams or greater, may enhance the peripheral decarboxylation of 5-HTP to serotonin. HERBS Saint John's wort: Theoretically, concurrent use of 5-HTP and Saint John's wort may both potentiate the possible antidepressant activity of the herbal product and increase the risk of adverse reactions. OVERDOSAGE There are no overdosage reports in humans. There are reports of overdosage and subsequent serotonin-like syndrome in dogs. Some of these overdosages resulted in death to the animals.

Elevated serum homocysteine is considered to be an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease. vitamin b-6, folate and vitamin B12 are involved in the metabolism of homocysteine. The riboflavin metabolites FMN and FAD serve as cofactors for enzymes involved in the metabolism of vitamin B6, folate and vitamin B12. FMN serves as a cofactor for pyridoxine-51-phosphate oxidase, which is important for the formation of the active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal-51 - phosphate.

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Leklem, JE. vitamin b-6. In: Present knowledge in nutrition. 7th edn. Washington DC: International Life Sciences Press. 1996: p 174-83 Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1. Joint, FAO/WHO Expert Group. Riboflavin. WHO Technical Report Series No. 362. 1967: p 86 2. Mats SGF. Vitamins in medicine, vol. I. 4th edn. 1980: p 398^38 3. Skalka HW, Prchal JT. Cataracts and riboflavin deficiency. Am J Clin Nutr 1981; 34: 861-863 4. Prchal JT, Conrad ME, Skalka HW. Association of presenile cataracts with heterozygosity for glactosaemic states and riboflavin deficiency. Lancet 1978; i: 12-143 5.

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Linus Pauling and others have found that 25 to 50 milligrams of vitamin b-6 taken daily will decrease urinary oxalate excretion, thus negating the potential threat of oxalate stone formation.11 This also reinforces the point that high doses of single vitamins should not be used alone, but in combination with other vitamins in a balanced proportion. High doses of vitamin C can actually cause decreases in other trace elements such as copper. So the use of a mineral and trace-element-containing multivitamin is important.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Most foods contain small amounts of vitamin b-6. The best sources include brewers' yeast, carrots, fish, meat, peas, sunflower seeds, avocados, and green peppers. As a supplement, I recommend 20 to 40 mg per day. Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B-12 is necessary for the formation of blood cells. It is also necessary in the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. A prolonged absence of vitamin B-12 may cause pernicious anemia. This is a type of anemia that may cause weakness, lethargy, and damage to the nervous system.

I placed her on a regime with coenzyme Q10, vitamin b-6, zinc, chromium picolinate, and a multivitamin and mineral complex. She was told to take these supplements after every meal. She persisted in her regimen and, to her surprise, lost five pounds in the following week. Perhaps she may have had a low metabolism and in addition a subtle deficiency of nutrients. Clinical research has also revealed the beneficial effects of coenzyme Q10 in brain disorders, aging, and allergies. Coenzyme Q10 has the ability to counteract histamines and may have considerable utility in the treatment of asthma.

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