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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 18, 2023

Pros & Cons


Vitamin B6 Pros and Cons

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  • Vitamin B6 is available over the counter.
  • It can be used to fill gaps in nutritional intake.
  • It is generally well tolerated with few side effects.
  • This supplement can be used to reduce symptoms of morning sickness in early pregnancy.

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  • If you take a vitamin B6 supplement alone, it will not treat other deficiencies. Vitamin B supplementation with B complex vitamins is more useful if you have deficiencies of other B vitamins as well.
  • High doses of vitamin B6 can cause serious side effects, including problems with nerve and brain function.