| Vitamin B6 (lost with stress, helps the adrenals rebuild); B-12; Biotin; and Folic acid helps absorption.
Take l,000-2,000mg.VitaminC*antihistamine(decreasesblood Histamine 3 8%) every 3 hours, up to 6,000 mg., and drink lots of water. Take 5,000-15,000 mg. Vitamin C when allergy or infection appear. Vitamin C is found in the Brain, where it may modulate an asthmatic spasm down the vagus nerve, and is stored in the adrenals where it aids in the manufacture of Endorphin natural pain suppressants more than Cortisol. |
Eric R. Braverman
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 Along with taurine, I usually prescribe a nutrient program containing fish oils, garlic, evening primrose oil, magnesium, and vitamin b6. My patients follow the Rainbow Diet along with the GABA regimen in order to lower their cholesterol and blood pressure.
Kevin was a fifty-five-year-old man with a history of heart conditions. He had already experienced his first heart attack and wanted to make sure that he did not have another one. At six feet two inches and 172 pounds, Kevin was underweight, and he was not in good health. When Kevin came to see me, his cholesterol was at 234. |
Barnet Meltzer, M.D.
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 VITAMIN B6 DEFICIENCY AND DEPRESSION
In the conversion of tryptophane to serotonin, vitamin b6 is an essential co-factor, and therefore a B6 deficiency will adversely affect the serotonin metabolism. B6 imbalances are common in depressed women suffering from PMS or menopause. The nutrient can also be inactivated by hormones present in birth control or estrogen replacement medication. Compensate for B6 shortages by stocking up on the following smart foods:
The Top Tew Foods High In Vitamin B6
1. AVOCADOS
2. BANANAS
3. BEANS (6ARB0NZ0, LIMA, NAVY, AND PINTO)
4. BREWER'S YEAST
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Eric R. Braverman
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| Other nutrients such as vitamin b6, magnesium, and taurine may have some beneficial effects. Common nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, may also help.
HYPERTENSION
Hypertension is the prime contributor to coronary heart disease and stroke, yet in itself it is often nothing more than irritable vascular syndrome. When hypertension occurs, your arteries begin to harden and your blood pressure rises. Fifteen to 20 percent of Americans have hypertension. Left untreated, not only can it damage your heart, but it can also cause harm to your kidneys, lungs, eyes, nervous system, and brain. |
Jonny Bowden, M.A., C.N.S.
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 In addition, in some (but not all) animal studies, vitamin b6 deficient rats that were fed a high-protein (70 percent protein) diet developed fatty liver. A low intake of B6 can impair glucose tolerance. And in a low-carbohydrate diet, the body makes needed glucose from noncarbohydrate sources (like protein), a process called gluconeogenesis (see chapter 2 for a full explanation of this process). During gluconeogenesis, B6 levels are depleted from muscle, another reason for supplementing with B6 while on a low-carb diet. |
Eric R. Braverman
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| Melatonin and GABA also can contribute to quality sleep. vitamin b6, pantothenic acid, and other B vitamins also increase dream recall and promote satisfying sleep. Inositol and vitamin C can be helpful too.
If drugs are necessary, anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, or anticonvulsants—such as Xanax, Klonopin, Neurontin, Desyrel, or Doxepin—and/or antihistamines are best. Occasionally, major tranquilizers such as Mellaril are necessary. However, the problem with using prescription drugs as sleep aids is that they are addictive. |
Mike Adams
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 Taking one gram (1,000 milligrams) of vitamin C, 50 to 100 micrograms of vitamin b6 and 500 to 1,000 micrograms of vitamin B12 can help both asthma and seasonal allergies. Additionally, drinking three to four cups of black tea will help open your airways, because black tea naturally contains theophylline, which is also a component in many asthma medications.
Adding and subtracting from your diet is key to asthma prevention and treatment, but upper-body massage and chiropractic care can also provide respite from asthma symptoms. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Malic acid helps 40% with energy transfer factor Magnesium gluconate or glycinate taken by injection and vitamin b6 to spark ATP Enzymes that improve performance under low Oxygen conditions (hypoxia) to relieve muscle pain and fatigue, improve exercise tolerance and stamina. Malic acid helps in 2 weeks taken 6-12 capsules dai ly on an empty stomach; is non toxic; and is available from CFIDS BuyersClub, 1187 Cost Village Rd., #1-280, SantaBarbara,Cal. 93108.
Other helpful factors are Iodine (in seafood & baked beans with Apple Cider Vinegar); B-Complex,B-12 oral spray; 2000-10,000 mg. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 This molecular bridging utilizes an enzyme, lysyl oxidase, that requires vitamin b6 for it activity. A B(, (pyridoxine) deficiency leads to a weakening in the blood vessels so that increased stress at arterial branching points and sharp curves leads to small tears in the wall of the vessel. This increases the likelihood of accumulation of oxidized LDL cholesterol, and explains why atherosclerosis is more severe at places of high-flow stress. It also explains why people with hypertension have higher rates of atherosclerosis.
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Eric R. Braverman
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| Chromium, rhodiola, and thiamine help to build dopamine, for example; manganese, lipoic acid, and huperzine-A address acetylcholine; inositol, B vitamins, and branched-chain amino acids are GABA-related; and vitamin b6, St. John's wort, and fish oils are used for serotonin-based therapies.
The diets and supplement programs listed in this book are designed to work together. Specifically, the diets promote the absorption of the supplements. Therefore, for best results, use both these programs together. lifestyle
The term lifestyle covers a broad spectrum of behaviors. |
Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine
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 When older people were fed diets deficient in vitamin b6, their immunity was lowered substantially," Dr. Blumberg says. "When their intake was then increased one step at a time, immunity gradually returned to normal—but only after intake of more than 1.6 milligrams was provided."
You can get the RDA of 2 milligtams of vitamin b6 by eating two latge bananas. Other good dietary sources are chicken, fish, liver, rice, avocados, walnuts, wheat germ and sunflower seeds. vitamin b6 can be toxic in very large doses (1,000 to 2,000 milligrams per day), Dr. Blumberg says.
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Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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| It has also been determined that people with this dementing disorder have very low levels of vitamin B(, (pyridoxine), folate, and vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) in their tissues as well. vitamin b6 plays a major role in protecting the brain against excitotoxicity. Methylcobalamin can directly block excitotoxicity, and folate plays a critical role in the production of acetylcholine, brain phospholipids, and DNA. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| In addition, cod is a very good source of vitamin b6, niacin, and phosphorous. A 3'/2-ounce (100 gram) serving contains approximately 128 calories, 26 grams of protein, 47 milligrams of cholesterol, and 1.72 grams of fat, with 270 milligrams of DHA but only negligible amounts of EPA.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Fish consumption has been shown to be very beneficial for protecting against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and many forms of cancer. For more information, please see page 527.
HOW TO SELECT AND STORE
Red snapper can be purchased primarily as fillets; see page 527 for more information. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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| In 1949 two researchers named Rinehart and Greenberg found they could reproduce atherosclerosis in monkeys simply by maintaining them on a diet deficient in vitamin b6 for two-and-a-half years. Unfortunately, since scientists at that time were unable to explain why this could result in atherosclerosis, they did what leading scientists have always done: they simply ignored it. Besides, cholesterol had just arrived on the scene and seemed to offer a far more direct connection.
In the early 1980s Dr. C. I. |
| When asked for scientific documentation, you'll usually receive stories of toxicity related to megadoses of vitamin A (especially in children), vitamin D excess (which is difficult to document except in serious extremes), liver failure with time-release niacin, or reports on the neurotoxicity of large doses of vitamin b6. While these toxicities do exist, they are quite rare and never occur when nutritional supplementation is designed by competent physicians versed in their appropriate use. |
| One such study compared the blood levels of vitamin b6, folate, and B12 in groups of healthy and hospitalized elderly, matched for all the variables. At the same time, researchers also drew metabolic studies that more accurately determined if the vitamins were actually in the tissues doing their job. What they found was shocking.
Using only blood levels, it appeared that only 8-9 percent of the healthy elderly, and 19 percent of the hospitalized, had low vitamin levels for one or more of the vitamins. |
| Three vitamins act as coenzymes in the synthesis of SAMe: vitamin b6, folic acid and vitamin B12. Deficiencies in one or more of these vitamins can severely disrupt the metabolic formation of SAMe. Recent studies have found very low levels of SAMe in Alzheimer's patients, which is not surprising given that numerous studies have shown that these same three vitamins are also low in this disease as well. Remember from an earlier discussion that B12 deficiencies were found in 83 percent of hospitalized, and 68 percent of healthy, elderly. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
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 Pistachios are also rich in potassium, thiamine, and vitamin b6. It's interesting to note that the B6 in a i-ounce serving of pistachios is equal to the B6 in a typical 3-ounce serving of chicken or pork. Like all nuts, pistachios are particularly rich in the phytonutrients that are associated with reducing cholesterol and protecting from a variety of cancers.
Nuts in a Nutshell
A serving of shelled nuts is 1 ounce. One ounce of nuts is 10 to 48 nuts, depending on their size. A single serving of nuts provides between 150 and 200 calories. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| Mackerel and yogurt
Vitamin B6
2 milligrams
Banana and baked potato
Vitamin B12
6 micrograms
Herring and tuna
Folic acid
400 micrograms
Lentils and pinto beans
Vitamin C
60 milligrams
Oranges and broccoli
Iron
18 milligrams
Cream of Wheat cereal and tofu
Magnesium
400 milligrams
Tofu and sunflower seeds
Selenium
70 micrograms
Tortilla chips and tuna
To put more of these essential B vitamins in your diet, fill up on lentils, pinto beans and spinach for folate (the naturally occurring form of folic acid) and baked potatoes, bananas and chick-peas for vitamin b6. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
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| They contain small amounts of B vitamins (thiamine, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, and niacin), as well as folate, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
It's the synergy of this multitude of nutrients, as well as the special power of lycopene, that boosts tomatoes to a spot in the all-star SuperFood pantheon.
TOMATOES AND CANCER
Some of the most exciting studies on tomatoes have focused on their ability to protect against cancer, especially prostate cancer.
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Mark Hyman, M.D.
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 We started her on therapeutic doses of folic acid, vitamin b6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, and arranged for her to have her levels of homocysteine and Lp(a) rechecked in six weeks.
Six weeks later came the good news: Sandy's homocysteine level had dropped to 11 and her Lp(a) level was down to 65.
Sandy was thrilled to hear the news. For the first time she felt as though she'd thrown off the shackles of her unfortunate family history and had regained some control over her health. Eight weeks later her homocysteine level was in the normal range, at just under 8. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 B6 and 100 mg
Caution: Do not take this vitamin C for better supplement if you are taking absorption. an MAO inhibitor drug.
Melatonin Start with 1.5 mg daily, A natural hormone that taken 2 hours or less before promotes sound sleep; bedtime. If this is not helpful if stress leads to effective, gradually increase occasional sleeplessness, the dosage until an effective level is reached (up to 5 mg at night).
Helpful
Fiber (oat bran or psyllium husks)
As directed on label. Take separately from other supplements and medications.
For bowel cleansing and improved bowel function. |
| B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.
Garlic (Kyolic from Wakunaga)
As directed on label.
Enhances brain function; helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
L-Asparagine
As directed on label, on an empty stomach.
To maintain balance in the brain and central nervous system.
L-Phenylalanine
As directed on label, on an empty stomach.
Promotes alertness, aids memory, and helps overcome depression.
Caution: Do not take this supplement if you are taking an MAO inhibitor drug, or if you suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, or PKU. |
| B6 50 mg daily.
(pyridoxine)
Essential for healing and immune function. A sublingual form is recommended. Important for immune function.
Vitamin E
200 IU daily.
Enhances immune function. Use d-alpha-tocopherol form.
Herbs
Q Take alcohol-free echinacea extract by mouth; this will generally end an ear infection if you catch it early.
Q To alleviate pain, place a few drops of warm garlic oil or olive oil in the ear, then a drop or two of lobelia or mullein oil. You can plug the ear loosely with a cotton ball. |
Patrick Holford
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 According to one study, the healthiest people consume 115 mg a day, which is about six times the RDA.
• vitamin b6 (pyridoxine) is another B vitamin that appears to have considerable benefit at levels ten times higher than the RDA. It is essential for all protein utilization and has been helpful in a variety of conditions from PMS to carpal tunnel syndrome (a strain condition affecting nerves in the wrist) and cardiovascular disease.
• Folic acid is now recognized as essential for the prevention of neural tube defects in pregnancy, and the U.S. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.
Vitamin B complex
100 mg of each major B vitamin daily (amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary).
A complex of vital coenzymes needed for cellular function and protection.
Important
Intenzyme from Biotics Research
2 tablets 3 times daily, on an empty stomach.
Stimulates the immune system and reduces inflammation in the body.
Raw thymus glandular As directed on label, and
raw lung glandular As directed on label.
Glandulars that potentiate thymus and lung function and enhance immune function. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
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 So if you eat mostly low-methionine plant proteins and plenty of vegetables that contain folate and vitamin b6, which processes homocysteine into cysteine or other harmless substances, you'll have a lower homocysteine level.49 Loading up on healthy plant proteins and folate- and B-vitamin—rich foods has given Okinawans extremely low homocysteine levels—among the lowest of any human population.50 The kicker: Keeping levels of methionine extremely low leads to slower aging, lower body weight, and a much longer life in animals.48 That's likely to hold true for humans too. Stay tuned.
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Patrick Holford
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| These include vitamin C, vitamin B complex, especially vitamin b6, and the minerals magnesium and chromium.
2. Stimulant and drug dependence
Although many people know that drinking and eating stimulants is not good for their health, it is not assumed that it can make them crazy. This is far from the truth. Excessive intake of stimulants (tea, coffee, alcohol, sugar, cola, caffeine pills, cigarettes) can bring on symptoms of mental illness. The symptoms are very similar to those for dysglycemia, coupled with cravings for any of these substances. |
| Supplements: Essential oils such as flax, evening primrose, and borage oil; vitamin b6, biotin, zinc, and magnesium, plus antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.
Skin treatments: Use a cream containing significant amounts of vitamins A, C, and E in forms that can penetrate the epidermis (such as retinyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate, and vitamin E acetate—see Resources).
Facial pujfiness and water retention
Factors to consider: Food allergy, lack of essential fatty acids, hormonal imbalance such as progesterone deficiency, or estrogen dominance. |
the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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 This nutrient also reduces fluid buildup caused by hormone replacement therapy during menopause. vitamin b6, however, can be toxic in higher doses and should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor. Ask your doctor whether a vitamin b6 supplement is appropriate for you.
Try calcium. Researchers at the New York Metropolitan Hospital found that a daily calcium supplement provided relief from premenstrual water retention in three-fourths of the women who took it. "Your best bet is to take a 500-milligram chewable tablet twice daily at breakfast and dinner,"' says Susan Thys-Jacobs, M.D. |
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