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TAKING VITAMINS: B3 AND B6 VITAMINS
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 has assumed importance in clinical medicine in relation to the management of high cholesterol. Synonymous with Niacin, Nicotinic Acid and Nicotinamide ,Vitamin B3 reduces LDL cholesterol and increases the levels of HDL cholesterol at the same time. 1000 milligrams of B3 must be taken to achieve the full therapeutic benefits of B3 and side effects at this dosage are significant. Most people unaccustomed to the side effects of Vitamin B3 experience flushing, fierce tingling of the face and skin, headaches, nausea and a running nose. People soon become accustomed to a high Vitamin B3 intake and these side effects quickly disappear, unless a dose or two is missed. Then they come back again with a vengeance.
The text book deficiency state of Vitamin B3 is known as Pellagra. In its full form the syndrome consists of diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia. Natural sources of B3 are almonds, salmon, chicken, sardines, peanuts, eggs, meat, legumes, yeast and sunflower seeds.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine is used in medicine for the treatment of morning sickness. Deficiency states are associated with nausea and premenstrual tension and natural sources include fish, brewers yeast, oatmeal, cereals, egg yolk and chicken. All of the above begs the question as to whether or not B6 really does work in the treatment of morning sickness. The evidence is scanty, and this may be a case of try it and see. Overdose produces limited toxicity and convulsions and difficulties with coordination have all been reported.
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GENERAL HEALTH
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