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Australia Tightens Vitamin B6 Regulations Amid Neuropathy Cases

1/29/2025

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Australia is grappling with alarming cases of peripheral neuropathy linked to over-the-counter vitamin B6 supplements, with 121 confirmed incidents. In response, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has ramped up regulations, mandating warnings for products exceeding 10mg of B6 and slashing the maximum daily dose from 200mg to 100mg. Shoppers are urged to scrutinize labels diligently.

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Story summary

Australia is grappling with alarming cases of peripheral neuropathy linked to over-the-counter vitamin B6 supplements, with 121 confirmed incidents. In response, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has ramped up regulations, mandating warnings for products exceeding 10mg of B6 and slashing the maximum daily dose from 200mg to 100mg. Shoppers are urged to scrutinize labels diligently.