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Vitamin B6 Toxicity: Supplements May Endanger Your Health

1/8/2025

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At 76, Dr. Mary Buchanan faced debilitating mobility challenges after a magnesium supplement led to alarming vitamin B6 toxicity. With levels seven times the norm, she was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. Experts caution that many supplements may do more harm than good, as the FDA's lack of pre-approval places safety in the hands of manufacturers.

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At 76, Dr. Mary Buchanan faced debilitating mobility challenges after a magnesium supplement led to alarming vitamin B6 toxicity. With levels seven times the norm, she was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. Experts caution that many supplements may do more harm than good, as the FDA's lack of pre-approval places safety in the hands of manufacturers.